Are plastics causing the proverbial end of the world? Plastic waste seems to be everywhere, from our oceans to our digestive tract, without a solution in sight. Booo, plastics! But are plastics really the root of all ecological evil? Let's take a step back from the public outrage and try to find some perspective.​ Plastics rehab.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Kim Ragaert: Plastics rehab | Kim Ragaert | TEDxVlerickBusinessSchool

Plastics rehab | Kim Ragaert | TEDxVlerickBusinessSchool

Professor at Ghent University specialised in Sustainable Use and Recycling of Polymers

Challenging the vilification of plastics, the narrative reveals how minimal plastic packaging significantly reduces food waste.

Highlighting an overlooked perspective, it's shown that replacing plastic with alternatives like glass could increase CO2 emissions.

A call to critically evaluate plastics' environmental impact, advocating for informed choices and effective recycling over bans.