Breaking Down Plastic: Chemical Recycling with Dr. Julia Vogel
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In this episode of Plastic Podcast, host Clark Marchese delves into the intricate world of chemical recycling with Dr. Julia Vogel, a chemical engineer from the German Federal Environmental Agency. They explore the nuances of chemical recycling, its comparison to mechanical recycling, the different methods of chemical recycling and their different outputs, and its potential role in the future of plastics management. This informative discussion breaks down complex recycling methods like pyrolysis, gasification, and solvolysis in a way that's accessible to all listeners. Episode Guests: Dr. Julia Vogel More information about Dr. Julia Vogel here More information about the German Federal Environmental Agency and Chemical Recycling here. Find Dr. Vogel’s article on chemical recycling here 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  Trivia Question: Which of the following is an active volcano on Antarctica Mount TerrorMount ErebusMount EverestMount Murphy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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