bioplastics
2 statements across 2 episodes · 0 bullish · 2 bearish · 2 people on the record · first statement Jan 18, 2022 by Ari Lipman · across every show →
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Jan 18, 2022 bearish
Lipman: Bioplastics economics cannot yet displace cheap petroleum polymers
“Biological systems are actually pretty good at making polymers, certain kinds of polymers. But the problem is we've gotten so used to just extremely cheap polymers and plastics over the last, you know, 50 years that you know, entering into these commodity mark…”
Jun 9, 2022 bearish
Friedmann: The bioplastics market is too small to impact climate change
“So the entire plastics market is barely climate relevant. So if you're thinking about something that can deliver a big climate solution, bioplastics isn't it. You cannot balance the atmosphere's needs on making yoga pants and hoodies.”