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Aaron Bruckbauer

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Dr. Aaron Bruckbauer is a Senior Polymer Chemist at Algenesis Labs, focused on sustainable and compostable plastics. He earned his Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry from UC San Diego. He has published research on biodegradable polyurethanes and bio-based thermoplastic elastomers at UC San Diego.

Aaron Bruckbauer

Dec 08 2025

Why our shoes need to disappear

Illuminem Voices

Pollution · Greenwashing

High-performance footwear can finally move beyond “forever plastics” through next-generation biodegradable materials, proving that top performance and true environmental responsibility can coexist

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