Where did those mysterious seed packets come from that were appearing on people's doorsteps last year?  Why did one brand's plantable seed packaging disappear from stores altogether, leaving a giant space where it used to be? In this episode, we solve these mysteries together and uncover a larger theme of invasive species and why what we plant and where matters. Co-hosts Danielle Boyer and Vinaya Gunasekar also discuss what it is like to be a sustainable designer and uncover how where your products go can mean the difference between a design being helpful or harmful. 

Have you ever wondered what sustainable packaging is and why it matters? In this episode of Hands-On Techie Talks, learn all about how plants have aided in the development of innovative packaging that is meant to support our Earth. Hear co-hosts Danielle Boyer and Vinaya Gunasekar discuss sustainable buying and all about the choices that they have to make as designers and innovators. 

We have returned to learning about plants and growth, this time through the lens of microbiology and science! Hear all about what our co-hosts have been up to with FIRST Robotics and a trip to Seattle to bring diverse STEAM role models to kids like you. Learn about Dr. Subha Srinivasan on the DNA inside of plants from student researcher Varun Sridhar, a board member at The STEAM Connection, and hear all about the power of food, forestry, agriculture! This episode also includes a very special shoutout to our awesome listener Sofia Lopez.