Samantha Anderson, co-founder and CEO of DePoly, is a Canadian cleantech innovator tackling the challenge of hard-to-recycle plastics. She reveals that a staggering 90% of plastics are not recycled, leading to severe environmental issues. Samantha discusses her journey from academia to startup life, focusing on innovative recycling solutions that convert difficult plastics into high-quality materials. She also touches on the importance of partnerships and funding strategies for scaling her groundbreaking technology, all while promoting a sustainable circular economy.