Is this the end of plastic?

@caifinch_

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Hyacinth

Why it worked

The video highlights a novel and potentially impactful solution to plastic pollution, presented in an engaging and accessible way. The use of a surprising natural element (a weed) to solve a major environmental problem creates intrigue and encourages sharing.

Summary

The video discusses a plant called Hyacinth, found in Kenya by Joseph, which covers lakes and prevents fishing and breeds malaria. This plant is being used to create biodegradable plastic that releases nutrients back into the soil.

Structure

1Introduction to the problem of plastic
2Discovery of Hyacinth plant in Kenya
3Hyacinth's negative impact on ecosystems
4Hyacinth's use in creating biodegradable plastic
5Mention of Hyapak company and future potential

Original caption

Is it just me or is this really cool #therestispolitics #africa #investingedge #climatechangeskills #renewable

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Product placement

The video mentions a plant called Hyacinth and a company called Hyapak that is using it to create biodegradable plastic.

Call to action

check out the company Hyapak

On-screen text

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Transcript

Maybe I live under a rock, but why is no one talking about how some guy in Kenya called Joseph has found a way to make plastic spreading weeds? What? This plant called Hyacinth, which basically covers the entire tops of lakes in over 70 countries in the world. It prevents people from fishing. It is a breeding ground for malaria spreading mosquitoes, and it destroys ecosystems underneath it. It has made this into biodegradable releases back into the soil when it's biodegrading. Already, check out the company Hyapak, gonna in the next few years.