History of Plastic with Dr. Theanne Schiros

How did plastic become so ubiquitous? Could we ever recycle all of it? This class rewinds back to the invention of plastic and the original intent around its function, how it made its way into fashion and how plastic related to colonialism.

[Leah-fiee]

Really awesome lecture. Love the scientific history as well as the emphasis on natural materials and the mysteries of the natural world. Super cool!

[tracyjames]

Wow! These topics normally feel so overwhelming to think about and try to approach, and so often so discouraging in terms of feeling like, what's the point at times. You've not only educated me more on this topic but somehow by the end I don't feel as overwhelmed as usual. Thank you for your lecture and slow factory for your work!