Nanocellulose: It's a Wrap! | Vegar Ottesen | TEDxTrondheim

Plastic is a problem. But what is the solution to the most ubiquitious substance in our lives? Look no further than, well, any plant you can see! Nanocellulose is plant material that when it meets paper a true replacement that will be healthy for our future happens. Learn from nano-scientist Vegar Ottesen what this magic substance is all about. Vegar Ottesen is a nanotechnologist, proud father, scientist, burgeoning podcaster and science disseminator. Currently employed at NTNU and working on the NORCEL project led by RISE PFI; he is researching for a novel and green solution to eliminate the need of plastics for food packaging.

Having lived outside of Norway in his youth and often travelling with his wife, he has a keen appreciation for other cultures. While working on projects that have long-term sustainability and global benefits, he recognised the importance of science and technology for humanity's survival. Vegar believes that it is essential to speak about science as frequently as possible in a way that allows it to be understood and is accessible by all. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx