Despite what Barbie says, life in plastic isn’t always fantastic.This week’s Life Solved looks at the plastics in our clothes, and how proteins which speed up chemical reactions are the latest trend in the fight against synthetic waste.John Worsey is joined by Dr Victoria Bemmer, Senior Research Fellow in the Centre for Enzyme Innovation at the University of Portsmouth, and Noorin Khamisani, Senior Lecturer in Fashion & Textiles and sustainable designer.Together they explore the benefits – and the downsides - of using synthetic materials in our clothes. You’ll also hear about exciting research taking place at the University that could be a game-changer in the way the world recycles plastics.USEFUL LINKSCentre for Enzyme Innovation at the University of Portsmouth: https://www.port.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/centre-for-enzyme-innovationRevolution Plastics: https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/events/the-revolution-continues‘Plastic-eating’ enzymes to be deployed to combat waste polyester clothing: https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/plastic-eating-enzymes-to-be-deployed-to-combat-waste-polyester-clothingPlastics Future 2023 Conference: https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/events/plasticsfuture-2023Dr Victoria Bemmer: https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/victoria-bemmerNoorin Khamisani: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/noorin-khamisaniOutsider: https://www.outsiderfashion.com/pages/designer-biographyPlastic Loop - Veolia (Veolia Huafei developed a high-end recycling process to produce fibre filaments from bottles): https://www.plastiloop.veolia.com/our-media/success-stories/new-paradigm-recycling-empty-bottle-becomes-new-dress#:~:text=Partnering%20with%20Danone%20and%20Decathlon,wear%20t%2Dshirts%20and%20backpacks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.