Welcome to this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. Today, we’re looking at overcoming the environmental challenge of 1.7 million tons of microfibre pollution in our oceans that impacts human health and the ecosystem and biodiversity of the oceans. We do a root cause analysis of the problem, and Adam Root, Founder of Matter., presents a filtration solution that addresses the problem at its source. It captures and recycles microplastics in our washing machines.

Join us as we discuss the detrimental effects of microplastics on the environment and human health while also exploring the importance of education, research, and legislation in tackling this issue. Discover how Matter.'s technology captures and recycles microplastics, and gain insights into the challenges and opportunities faced in scaling their business. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone passionate about protecting our planet.

Adam is a skilled, passionate, thoughtful, and principled designer. His views on global issues, sustainability, and environmental activism are well-informed and nuanced. Combine that with his industrial experience and well-researched product development knowledge, and you have a formidable eco-friendly designer!

As the founder of Matter., Adam is focused on delivering a scalable filtration solution to address the problem at its source in our washing machines. He is also the founder of Inheriting Earth, a company focused on sustainable design, which is also the holding company of Matter. Adam has also worked for over five years at Dyson as a Senior Design Engineer and was the recipient of the Young Innovator grant in 2018 and 2019. Adam is a Mechanical Engineer with a B.Eng degree from Kingston University.

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Adam Root on LinkedIn
Matter. Website
Dylan Garrett on LinkedIn
Synapse Website

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