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
Eliminating Plastics One Meal at a Time
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Leading Cities
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Season 2
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Episode 16
If worms can recycle, so can we.
As a society we’ve deposited over 9 million tons of plastic in the last 50 years and only 9% of that plastic has been recycled. On this episode of Preview of Tomorrow, Marc Lacroix, Cofounder of Worm Generation, explains how his company is combating this issue in a rather unique way. Worm Generation has created a farm project that utilizes mealworms to transform plastic into productive and organic matter. Thanks to the bacteria in their gut, mealworms are able to safely and effectively biodegrade plastics completely. Their plastic-free waste can then be used as a natural fertilizer.
