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Joseph Boctor - Micro- And Nanoplastics In Agricultural Soils - Planet Pulse Pacific Podcast
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Joseph Boctor - Micro- And Nanoplastics In Agricultural Soils - Planet Pulse Pacific Podcast

Joseph Boctor
Planet Pulse Pacific
The Lentil Intervention, Season 6 Ep. 7
30/06/2025
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Joseph Boctor is a PhD researcher at Murdoch University’s Bioplastics Innovation Hub and a passionate advocate for sustainable environmental solutions. Originally from Egypt, Joseph’s work is driven by a personal mission to address the growing plastic pollution crisis in the Nile River and other regions where waste management and recycling systems are underdeveloped or ineffective. At the Bioplastics Innovation Hub — a collaborative initiative between Murdoch University, CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and industry partners — Joseph’s research focuses on developing innovative ways to break down plastics in environments where traditional approaches fall short. With expertise in chemical sciences and biotechnology, he’s helping pioneer next-generation strategies for plastic degradation and sustainable materials. Together with the team at the Hub, Joseph is contributing to Australia’s efforts to rethink the plastic lifecycle, to create a cleaner, more resilient future for ecosystems around the world.

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