Dr. Scott Franklin: Microalgae - Factories for Improved Polymers

Modern life has benefitted from the development of polymers that can be fashioned into everything from car parts, to children's toys, to medical devices. But manufacturing begins with petroleum, which brings inherent disadvantages. Dr. Scott Franklin of Checkerspot describes how his company is using microalgae as factories to sustainably construct the building blocks of elaborate polymers, and offers a business plan to bring high-performance products to environmentally-conscious consumers.