Media Appearances
Green Chemistry in Action - Beyond Benign
March 8, 2021
Beyond Benign was introduced to the amazing Dr. Love-Ese Chile, who runs two businesses – Grey to Green Sustainable Solutions and Regenerative Waste Labs. We took the opportunity to interview Dr. Chile on her experience in green chemistry and invention. She shared with us her upcoming workshops, her inspiration and how she loves to spark the imagination of the future that can be possible through chemistry.
The World Needs More Nerds - Science World Vancouver Campaign
July 2020
We believe that the world needs more people like you. People who care. People who are ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work for the good of everyone. Problem solvers. Wonder seekers. Role models.
We believe that now, more than ever, the world needs more nerds. And by nerds we mean smart, driven, cool, passionate and interesting people — someone that we respect and admire. A nerd is someone who loves what they love, no matter what. They bring passion, wonder and curiosity to everything they do. Nerds are always all-in. That’s the nerd way. Always 100%, because, as you know, 110% is not scientifically possible.
https://stimulantonline.ca/2020/11/23/lets-hear-it-for-the-nerds/
Course Correct - Directed, filmed and edited by Maria Stern
AUGUST 2020
A Vancouver based filmmaker and content producer creating stories about sustainablity activators.
10,000 Changes - Canadian Geographic
March 17th, 2020
A sustainable plastic researcher shares insights into the transition to a circular economy
The Quirks & Quarks listener question show
January 3rd, 2020
Michele Rodger from Terrace, B.C., asks: "Is plastic made from corn or hemp, for example, any better for the environment?"
Love-Ese Chile a bioplastics researcher and consultant with Grey To Green Sustainable Solutions in Vancouver, says that bioplastic can be better for the environment than conventional non-biodegradeable plastic, which can take up to 10,000 years to decompose in landfills. However this is only the case if bioplastics are designed to biodegrade and only if they end up in the conditions that will facilitate breakdown, such as industrial compost facilities. If biodegradeable plastic ends up in the soil or in the oceans, it won't break down very quickly and will persist for a much longer period of time.
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/jan-3-2020-the-quirks-quarks-listener-question-show-1.5410557
Compostable plastic abounds with no recycling solution in sight - The Thunderbird
November 20th, 2019
Written by Yasasvi Mehta
African Vibes Radio Show- Vancouver Co-op Radio, 100.5 FM
October 13th, 2019
A cultural documentary on Africa and the African diaspora. Music, culture, history, news, interviews, and upcoming events serving the interests of the African diaspora communities in BC and beyond.
Tonight we have Dr. Love-Ese Chile who will be telling us about her research on biodegradable plastics and also giving us an overview of the Liu Institute Network for Africa at the Universityof British Columbia. LINA is having thier inaugrual symposium on October 18-19th 2019.
Hosted by Gilbert Kimani and Kimani Karangu
Talkin' Trash Radio Show - Vancouver Co-op radio, 100.5 FM
July 29th, 2019
A conversation with Henry Mwandemere from Vancouver Master Recyclers.
In this hour long interview we talked about the history of plastics, the various types and their positive and negative attributes. We dived into what bioplastics are and their role in combating pollution and climate change. Finally we looked into the potential for bioplastics production in developed and developing countries.
Recloseded Radio Podcast-EPISODE 9: ALL ABOUT PLASTICS, INTERVIEW WITH DR. ESE CHILE
June 6th, 2019
In this episode, I chat with Selina Ho, Founder at Recloseted and Sustainable Fashion Business Consultant. We chatted about the huge plastics problem. Specifically, how plastic is made, innovations, recycling processes, what role the government, companies and consumers have… and more!
CBC Quirks and Quarks with Bob MacDonald
May 17, 2019
In this podcast with Bob MacDonald, Love-Ese Chile shares her thoughts on how biodegradable plastics are one tool we can use to start to reduce plastic pollution.
CBC Early Edition with Stephen Quinn
September 25, 2018
Love-Ese Chile, a bioplastics specialist and consultant, argues not all plastics are the same and it's crucial to understand their differences when creating public policy.
RadioNZ Good Morning Show with Kim Hall
December 20, 2014
Love-Ese Chile is a New Zealand graduate student working with Parisa Mehrkhodavandi in the Department of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia, Canada, where she is researching biodegradable plastics.