Synopsis

A passionate young Ngai Tahu inventor is on a mission to rid New Zealand's rivers of Didymo, and the way he's going about it is truly remarkable. Twenty-two-year-old Logan Williams has a brilliant plan to save the South Island's waterways from the devastating algae, Didymo, and save the world from plastic all at the same time. Growing up in South Canterbury, Logan (Ngai /Kai Tahu) feels a strong connection to the mighty rivers of the Mackenzie Country and has witnessed first hand the shocking devastation caused by Didymo. Where most would just walk away in despair, Logan is wading in, up to his neck - making it his mission to eliminate Didymo and restore the health of these precious waterways. He has pioneered a process that turns the algae, also known as 'rock snot', into a versatile plastic substitute that is biodegradable, waterproof, fireproof, recyclable, durable, non-toxic and machine washable. But, as brilliant as he is, can Logan's wild idea really save these waterways from such a pernicious disease or will nature win this battle?