Find out what is awaiting you in this upcoming season and why replacing plastics is so crucial not only for the environment but for your personal health. We will share some research results on microplastic toxicity. You will hear learnings that we had so far including from one of the best documentaries that we have found in the space on how recycling is used as greenwashing. Also, we discuss how a 30 day less packaging challenge that turned out to become the best health-hack I ever tried will hopefully inspire you to benefit from it as well. You will find the show notes on our website https://redtogreen.solutions/s2e1-plastic-alternatives-marina-schmidt/ Let's connect on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/schmidt-marina/ This is a season on plastic alternatives - discussing food packaging and sustainable materials. Alternative packaging options are slowly developing. More and more packaging startups are developing plastic replacements based on fungi or algae. Bioplastics or bio-based plastics like PLA are becoming more resilient. In this season we discuss topics like industrial composting, home composting, compostability, biodegradable and compostable material, single-use plastic, plastic recycling, food waste recycling, and more. Red to Green is a food tech and sustainability podcast. We cover current food technology topics in-depth with a focus on sustainable innovations. Learn about the food industry in deep-dive seasons featuring industry leaders from food tech startups, corporates, and important VCs. Sustainable food is more than improving individual buying behaviors. Red to Green seeks to move the food industry from harmful to healthy, from polluting to sustainable from Red to Green.