Ep 8. Eco-Friendly Ceramics

On the eighth episode of season 3 of Naturally, Danny Seo, viewers are introduced to the world of eco-friendly ceramics. From the start, host Danny Seo talks about how he's always been fascinated by the history and artistry that goes into the creation of ceramics. However, he soon discovered that traditional ceramics can be a rather wasteful industry - with each piece requiring a lot of energy and resources to produce.

Despite this, Danny Seo didn't want to give up on his love for ceramics. Instead, he decided to explore the world of eco-friendly ceramics and see what kind of sustainable options are available. In this episode, viewers get to see Danny Seo visit different ceramics studios across the country that specialize in creating eco-friendly pieces.

One of the studios that Danny visits is located in Virginia, where he meets with a woman named Mary Paul Barnaby who specializes in creating ceramics using materials sourced from the earth. Danny is impressed by the fact that Mary's pieces are made with only natural, locally-sourced materials - everything from the clay to the glaze. She explains that she uses a process called pit firing, which involves placing the pieces in a pit lined with wood and sawdust. This leads to unique, one-of-a-kind designs that are impossible to create with traditional firing methods.

Danny also visits a studio in New York, where he meets with artists who specialize in using recycled materials to create beautiful ceramics. For example, they use locally-sourced food waste like coffee grounds and eggshells to create unique glazes. Danny is impressed by how creative and resourceful these artists are, and he notes that their work is not only eco-friendly but also beautiful and functional.

Another aspect of eco-friendly ceramics that Danny explores in this episode is the use of technology to create sustainable pieces. He visits a studio in Los Angeles that utilizes 3D printing technology to create ceramic pieces from reclaimed materials like broken dishes and glass. The process involves pulverizing the old materials into a fine powder, which is then used to create new, sustainable pieces.

Throughout the episode, Danny Seo emphasizes the importance of supporting eco-friendly ceramics and making sustainable choices when it comes to buying and using ceramics. He notes that by choosing pieces that are made with natural materials, sustainable processes, and recycled materials, we can help reduce our impact on the environment.

Overall, the eighth episode of Naturally, Danny Seo season 3 is an exploration of the world of eco-friendly ceramics. Through visiting different studios across the country and seeing firsthand how artists are using sustainable practices and materials to create beautiful pieces, Danny Seo inspires viewers to make more environmentally-conscious choices when it comes to buying and using ceramics.