Plastic Degrading Fungi: Research at Kew Gardens

In this episode, we speak to Irina Druzhinina, Senior Research Leader of Fungal Diversity & Systematics at Kew Gardens, who talks to us about a fungus that has the rare ability to break down polymer chains in plastic. This research brings hope to scientists that there is a biological solution to the terrifying levels of plastic waste we are experiencing on our planet.

What is Racing Green?

Camden Clean Air’s podcast series, Racing Green, explores the worlds of those doing extraordinary things in the world of clean air, sustainability, and Greentech.

Hosted by Jeffrey Young, founder of Camden Clean Air and CEO of Allegra Group, each episode features an insightful conversation with interesting persons from well-establish companies leading the charge towards a sustainable future as well as exciting start-ups creating inspiring and positive change.