Plastic Dawn
Is Plastic a Blessing or Curse?
4.6 (142)
115 mins
Dive into the plastic revolution's captivating tales, from humble origins to shaping our world. Explore its allure through Verner Panton's design and its role in the toy empire. Unearth dark truths behind plastic medicine and confront the environmental crisis it fuels. From PET innovation to bio-based polymers, ponder whether plastic is our savior or a silent threat.
Ep 1:
The Origins of Plastic
Ep 2:
How Were Non-stick Pans Invented?
Ep 3:
The Dark Truth Behind Plastic Medicine
Ep 4:
Are Everyday Plastic Products Trying to Poison Us?
Ep 5:
The Rise of Polyethylene’s Domination in the Plastic Industry
Ep 6:
Are Bio-Based Polymers Revolutionalizng Plastic Industry?
Ep 7:
How Did World War II Boost Plastics?
Ep 8:
What Led to Disposable Packaging?
Ep 9:
The Man Who Made Plastic Desirable
Ep 10:
Who Invented Revolutionary PET Bottles?
Ep 11:
Plastic's Role in Creating the Modern Toy Empire
Ep 12:
How Plastic Is Rapidly Leading Us Into Environmental Crisis
Discussions (11)
Miller
Level 8 · 9 mo agoBakelite actually was the first synthetic plastic
Wayne
Level 2 · 8 mo agoWe created a material that lasts forever to make things we use once. Future archaeologists will dig up our landfills and assume we worshipped disposable forks.
Lazarus
Level 7 · 9 mo agoI find it hilarious that Hyatt never got the $10,000 prize. His celluloid billiard balls made a sound like a gunshot when they hit. You can just imagine everyone in the saloon diving for cover!
