

Cleaning up the macro-messes caused by microplastics with Sarah Paiji Yoo from Blueland
Sep 3, 2024
Sarah Paiji Yoo, founder of Blueland, discusses her mission to combat microplastics and single-use plastics with eco-friendly cleaning supplies. She shares the alarming prevalence of microplastics in our daily lives and the health risks they pose. Sarah elaborates on the challenges of developing sustainable products, including skepticism from industry experts and the need for extensive testing. The conversation also touches on the disparities in environmental regulations between the U.S. and Europe and her company’s future aspirations in reducing plastic waste.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Microplastics and Their Health Risks
04:29 • 12min
Navigating Eco-Friendly Innovations
16:08 • 11min
Adapting Product Formulations to Regional Water Conditions
27:22 • 2min
From Finance to Founding
29:40 • 6min
Exploring Environmental Regulation Disparities and Advocacy Challenges
35:52 • 2min
Future Aspirations in Reducing Plastic Waste
37:50 • 2min
Innovating Clean: Challenges in Eco-Friendly Products
39:42 • 10min