After receiving a message on LinkedIn from a coffee company requesting me to write an article clearing up some consumer confusion regarding “sustainable” coffee pod alternatives, I began to delve into research on bioplastics and barriers preventing them from being a successful alternative to traditional plastics. Through the process of conducting this research on potential pitfalls for bioplastics, I was reminded of several NRES 439 class concepts, including the idea of “wicked problems” and “stakeholder engagement.”
