
Preview of Tomorrow
In this podcast series Michael Lake, President and CEO of Leading Cities, speaks with a variety of thought leaders from visionary companies providing actionable solutions to major issues plaguing cities today. These issues range from air pollution to cyber-attacks to infectious disease and more. Michael dives into the inspiration behind each company and how they see themselves evolving in the coming years. This series will equip you with a plethora of valuable knowledge, and if nothing else, enjoy Michael’s amazing Boston accent.
Preview of Tomorrow
Rectifying our Rivers
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Leading Cities
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Season 2
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Episode 10
A solution breaking barriers.
Since 80% of plastic deposited in our oceans comes from rivers, it is essential to stop this issue at the source. On this episode of Preview of Tomorrow, Mauro Nardocci, Cofounder and Chief Marketing Officer shares with us how his company, SEADS, is capturing plastic and transforming it into energy and other key resources. SEADS’ patented technology called Blue Barriers collect up to 92% of river plastic with zero impact on wildlife. The barriers are sustainably made and inexpensive to install, rendering them one of the most simple and effective solutions of their kind.