This “Best Of” podcast looks back at the inception of Obaggo, a startup that has continued to thrive. David New, the founder, introduced the Obaggo countertop appliance, which transforms various plastic films into recyclable pucks without causing issues at recycling centers. Recycling in the U.S. can be quite challenging, especially with plastic due to its numerous unidentifiable forms and lack of labeling. Obaggo aims to simplify plastic recycling by compacting plastic bags and films, including #2 and #4 plastic shopping bags, Amazon’s recyclable plastic bags, food wrapping, and cereal bags.
The Obaggo appliance is currently available on Indiegogo for $229, with a note that backing a company on Indiegogo does not guarantee product receipt. Nevertheless, Obaggo presents a potentially revolutionary approach to plastic film recyclability.
Editor’s Note: This episode originally aired on November 10, 2021.
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