We invite our two AI experts, Tom and Ann, who were 'fed' with the latest research on 'eco-friendly packaging'.

They explore the complexities of evaluating the environmental impact of bio-based and fossil fuel-based polymers. The discussion centres around the finding that there is no simple answer to which type of polymer is more environmentally friendly.

The episode highlights a recent study that compared 50 bio-based polymers and 39 fossil-based polymers and found no clear winner in terms of environmental impact.

The research reveals a significant variation in environmental impacts across all materials, making it impossible to declare any single material as superior.

Link to research:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0959652620312051?via%3Dihub

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Not many other people in Asia love Backyard racing as much as Ned Phillips does. He recently won the Singapore Backyard Championship and qualified for the BIG's Backyard World Championship in Tennessee 2025. How to run a Backyard you might wonder? Ned takes us through his tips & tricks for one of the most exciting endurance sports right now. This is the ultimate Backyard racing guide. All information in one place: - training - timing strategies - nutrition - team effort - gear ... and much more! Tune in to learn more and be inspired to do your backyard race soon! Available on all major podcast platforms: Listen on Spotify

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In this Lecka Bites episode, Markus dives into the adventurous life of Kieren D’Souza, India's first ultramarathon runner to complete the grueling Spartathlon—a 246 km race in Greece. Kieren shares how he left city life behind to pursue trail running in Manali, taking on high-altitude, rugged terrain with limited resources and support. A true pioneer in Indian ultrarunning, Kieren helped shape India’s emerging trail scene, drawing from his own journey of self-reliance and perseverance. Markus and Kieren discuss the rapid growth of trail running across Asia and the competitive spirit uniting athletes from diverse backgrounds.

With a mix of humility and grit, Kieren reminds listeners to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and keep pushing toward new goals.

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