In the debut episode of the Plastic Podcast, host Clark Marchese takes listeners on a journey through the fascinating history of plastic. From its humble beginnings as a replacement for ivory billiard balls to its modern-day ubiquity, plastic has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past century. With special guest Dr. Seth Rasmussen, a polymers and plastics chemist and science historian, the episode delves into the origins of plastic and its evolution into the versatile material we know today. Rasmussen sheds light on key milestones in plastic development, and how societal attitudes towards plastic have shifted over time, from viewing it as a durable alternative to natural materials to its current status as a symbol of disposable convenience.  Episode Guest: Dr. Seth Rasmussen.  Browse his publications on ResearchGate More information about the episode and the Plastic Podcast Episode Transcript  and more information on the Pine Forest Media Website Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmedia Hosted, produced, written, and edited by Clark Marchese  Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong.  Theme music by Tadeo Cabellos  Other SFX sourced royalty free Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.