Episodios

  • Plastic pollution and AI
    Feb 15 2025

    This episode explores the progression of plastic pollution management and the public reception. We also look into possible solutions using modern day technology.

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    29 m
  • Climate change discussion post COP29
    Nov 28 2024

    This episode tackles the critical topic i.e. climate change following COP29 discussions in relation to bio fuel and plastic pollution.

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    45 m
  • Plastic application made sustainable
    Apr 21 2024

    An intriguing conversation on sustainable plastics application. Bringing tangible solutions to the table

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    39 m
  • Drinking out of a bottle!
    Mar 24 2024

    This episode explores the pros and cons of water bottles and the impact of climate change on plastic degredation.

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    45 m
  • Celebrating Seagrass Day
    Mar 1 2024

    We chat with the Von Der Heyden lab team to shine a spotlight on the ecosystem service that is Seagrass!!! The predominant seagrass species Zostera capensis, is endemic to South Africa and found in only 37 estuaries, It has been reported to be extinct in other estuaries such as St. Lucia and Durban and largely on the decline in other estuaries such that it is now listed as endangered in South Africa.

    You can find out more about the Von Der Heyden lab and their awesome work on Instagram and Facebook. The von der Heyden Lab (@von_der_heyden_lab) • Instagram photos and videos

    (1) vonderheydenlab - Search Results | Facebook

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    52 m
  • The marine impact of climate change and plastics!
    Feb 11 2024

    In this episode, we speak to an incredible young lady, Courtney Gardiner, She is a marine scientist and activist, passionate about the marine environment and commercial fisheries.

    https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Courtney-Gardiner

    Courtney Gardiner on X: "What a great week in Durban at #SAMSS! So proud to see the work from the @vonderHeydenlab and @HenriquesRo labs. https://t.co/pbMMQ3vCvY" / X (twitter.com)

    Courtney Gardiner

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    54 m
  • The Plastic Planet Podcast: An Engineering perspective
    Dec 2 2023

    Chatting to a young engineer who interested in sustainability. Does the engineering faculty have a role to play in promoting sustainability?

    Part 1: Season Finale!

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    39 m
  • The Plastic Planet Podcast: A young voice: the inter-disciplinary approach
    Nov 17 2023

    This episode amplifies the voice of the youth. It also emphasizes the need for inter-disciplinary approach in addressing some of the sensitive issues concerning environmental management and policies.

    (1) Video | Facebook

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/10yWGwT3RRXLjVZwpGhK2bwKYKisc57d0/view?usp=sharing

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    48 m