# Leo Baekeland
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Leo Hendrik Baekeland
(November 14, 1863 – February 23, 1944) was a Belgian chemist. He is best known for the inventions of Velox photographic paper in 1893 and Bakelite in 1907. He has been called "The Father of the Plastics Industry" for his invention of Bakelite, an inexpensive, nonflammable and versatile plastic, which marked the beginning of the modern plastics industry.
Beeswax Vinyl Daily February 5, 2024
Non-musical history for today: 1907 – Belgian chemist Leo Baekeland announced the creation of Bakelite, the world's first synthetic plastic.
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5th February 1909: Bakelite, the world’s first synthetic plastic, announced by Belgian chemist Leo Baekeland
The commercial success of Bakelite extended beyond its utility as its distinctive appearance, became a hallmark of the Art Deco era and added another layer to Bakelite’s rapid and widespread ...
Eco Report – March 22, 2024
In this week’s Eco Report feature we hear from Elisa Pokral, Community Outreach Coordinator of the newly rebranded Waste Reduction District of Monroe County, in Part Two of a conversation with Environmental Correspondent Zyro Roze.
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Shop Talk looks at a LinkedIn post from DEI expert and consultant Dr. Lauren Tucker. She is leaving the fight for justice behind, and we find her rationale has correlation with the fight for LGBTQ acceptance too. Caught My Eye looks at a cache of not seen segments from The Thunderbirds 1960’s TV se…
The Conspiracy Behind Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
**Discussion begins at 5:00**Plastic was invented in the early 20th century, with the first synthetic plastic being created in 1907 by Belgian chemist Leo Baekeland. He developed Bakelite, the first fully synthetic plastic, which was a revolutionary material due to its ability to resist heat and el…
#MentalHealthMonday - Microplastics: The Uninvited Guests at Your Dinner Table
Today's #MentalHealthMonday episode? Might shock you a little.
Because we're talking about something that's in your water, your food, your clothes, your makeup—heck, it's probably in your bloodstream right now.
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235_The Dangers of Microplastics and How to Avoid Them
Adventures in Sustainable Living Podcast
Episode 235
The Dangers of Microplastics and How to Avoid Them
There is so much talk these days about going plastic free. Plastics are everywhere and in every part of our lives. It is nearly impossible to get through an entire day without utilizing som…
The Plastic Accident That Changed the World | Smartest Year Ever (July 31, 2025)
A failed chemical experiment. A forgotten chemist. And an accidental discovery that quietly reshaped the modern world.
In this episode of Smartest Year Ever, Gordy dives into Leo Baekeland's surprising invention of Bakelite—the first fully synthetic plastic. Originally just trying to replace an exp…
Eco Report – March 22, 2024
In this week’s Eco Report feature we hear from Elisa Pokral, Community Outreach Coordinator of the newly rebranded Waste Reduction District of Monroe County, in Part Two of a conversation with Environmental Correspondent Zyro Roze.
Today brings the conclusion of the story of fishi…
Leo Baekeland: The Innovator of Modern Plastics
If your kids think it's boring to learn about chemistry, then you need to show them this animated video about Leo Baekeland, the inventor of the first synthetic plastic. Your elementary students will be entertained and educated about how innovation and ingenuity have led to scientific advancements …
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