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Plastic. Climate. Future.

Mat Wielopolski & John Sewell

Plastic. Climate. Future. enables engagement among industry members, climate activists, innovators, and the rest of world (the general public) to ultimately achieve positive changes related to plastic and the climate. In their podcast, Mat & John host guests from these groups of stakeholders and talk about their views, activities and opinions to foster trustful communication and learn from each other. Check out more at www.plasticclimatefuture.com

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00:49:27

Carbon Cuts at the Core: BASF’s vision for a Greener...

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2024/12/10

In the latest episode of the Plastic. Climate. Future. podcast, we sit down with Ivana Krkljus from BASF to discuss the company’s innovative approaches to sustainability. As a leader in the chemical industry, BASF is at the forefront of efforts to reduce carbon emissions and transition toward renewable materials.Highlights from the Episode: • Innovative Carbon Solutions: Ivana provides insight into BASF’s Carbon Division, a key player in the company’s journey to achieving a low-carbon footprint.•

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Shaping the Future of Carbon with Michael Carus and...

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2024/12/03

In our latest Plastic. Climate. Future. podcast, Michael Carus and Lara Dammer from Nova Institute shed light on the vital work of the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) and its role in transitioning to a sustainable, circular carbon economy.Key Highlights from the Episode:• Leading the Way with RCI: Michael and Lara explain how the Renewable Carbon Initiative focuses on replacing fossil-based carbon with renewable alternatives from biomass, recycling, and CO2 utilization.• Policy as a Catalyst: They

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00:50:51

Into the Mycelium (R)Evolution with Timo Van Vooren ...

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2024/11/14

Join us in our latest Plastic. Climate. Future. podcast episode with Timo Van Vooren and Steff Van Loy from Citribel, where we had the chance to discuss the impact of mycelium in the future of the materials industry.Check out the key topics:Discover how Citribel's unique fermentation process is revolutionizing the world of sustainable materials.Uncover the potential of mycelium as a green alternative to traditional fossil-based materials.Learn about the exciting market applications and the economic

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00:50:51

Sustainable Threads: The Journey of Plastic Waste to...

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2024/11/06

Our latest Plastic. Climate. Future. podcast features Emil Pettersen, visionary founder of Reparel. Discover how Emil is tackling the issue of plastic waste while rethinking business models for sustainability.Catch Emil as he shares:The critical role of storytelling and customer engagement in promoting sustainable productsHis approach to leveraging partnerships for innovative recycling processesPersonal insights into finding a balance between profitability and environmental responsibilityDon’t miss

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00:50:51

Scuba Diving into the Circular Economy - with Karel...

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2024/10/29

This week on the Plastic.Climate.Future podcast, we welcome Karel Golta from Indeed Innovation for a thought-provoking conversation on the future of sustainable innovation. Karel shares insights into the shifting landscape of circular economy initiatives, the business models driving these changes, and how technology can support these goals.Key discussion points include: • The Role of European Policy: How European regulations are actively supporting circular economy models. • Business Models for

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00:50:51

Rethinking Plastic Waste - with Eric Appelman from...

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2024/10/22

In this podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Appelman from Aduro Clean Technologies. Join us to explore how Aduro is revolutionizing plastic recycling with their cutting-edge technology.Key episode highlights:The story behind Aduro Clean Technologies: From Canadian roots to European expansionHow Eric’s team is transforming dirty plastic waste into clean, reusable materialsThe advantages of Aduro’s low-temperature hydrochemolytic technology over traditional methodsThe role of

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00:56:44

Sustainability of plastics - a journey with Jeff...

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2024/10/10

In this podcast episode, Jeff Wooster, retired Sustainability Director at Dow, shares over three decades of experience turning plastics into value while advocating for sustainability. His insights offer a unique view of the evolving world of plastics and environmental responsibility.Highlights:A Unique Journey: From a family dairy farm to leading sustainability in polymer innovation.Economic & Regulatory Drivers: How incentives and policies can enhance recycling and sustainable practices.Local

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00:50:51

The in’s and out’s of the packaging revolution - with...

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2024/09/17

In this podcast episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Cory Connors, Director of Sustainable Packaging at Orora Packaging Solutions, to discuss the future of packaging and its role in driving sustainability. Cory shared his wealth of experience and offered insightful solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the packaging industry today.Key Topics Discussed:•Reducing material waste while maintaining product safety•Tackling consumer confusion with clearer recycling

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00:50:51

Unwasting for a Change - with Akshay Gunteti from...

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2024/08/15

The latest episode of Plastic.Climate.Future is live! 🌊✨ Join us as we dive deep with Akshay from Greenworms! Discover how they're tackling plastic pollution and poverty with innovative waste management in rural India. 🏞️👩‍🌾Tune in to explore:The incredible journey of Greenworms: From humble beginnings to creating a sustainable impactHow Akshay's team is empowering rural women through job creation in waste managementStrategies for transforming single-use plastics into valuable resourcesInsights

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00:50:51

Waste Management: Everywhere, Everyone - with Joel...

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2024/07/30

n this podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Joel Tasche, founder of CleanHub. Joel's passion for surfing ignited his entrepreneurial spirit, leading him to establish CleanHub, a waste management franchise dedicated to combating the global plastic crisis.Key insights from our conversation include:CleanHub's core mission: Collecting plastic waste directly from households in South and Southeast Asia.The alarming reality: Over two billion people worldwide lack access to proper waste

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Making Sustainability Stick - with Sjoerd Dijkstra...

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2024/07/16

"The challenge isn't carbon itself, but the source of the carbon."Take a look at this freshly released recording from the WBM on stage interview with Henkel featuring Sjoerd Dijkstra, Director of Sustainability Strategy & Excellence at Henkel Adhesive Technologies, Mat and John, about the challenges and opportunities of transitioning towards renewable resources in the adhesives industry. Key takeaways from this insightful discussion:Moving away from fossil-based raw materials and the importance

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00:50:51

Turning Waste into “Like a Virgin” plastics! - with...

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2024/07/03

In this podcast episode we had the opportunity to meet Outi Teräs from Neste, a leader in transforming plastic waste into valuable resources through chemical recycling.During this episode we had the chance of getting to know how Neste is tackling plastic pollution and shaping a more circular future for our planet. Here are the highlights:How Neste's innovative approach to chemical recycling is turning low-quality plastic waste into high-quality products you use every day!The magic behind Neste's

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00:53:24

From Plastic Waste to Concrete Solutions - with Ben...

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2024/06/12

Warning: This week's podcast episode contains an extreme story features a raging elephant, a rock and plastic pollution! This story resulted in Ele Collection, an organization founded to tackle plastic pollution in Southern Africa’s ecologically sensitive areas.We are joined by Ben Norton, Simon Teede, and Rainer von Urff Kaufeld, who are representing Ele Collection and take us on a journey over the following main topics:The Impact of Plastic Waste on the spread of diseases like cholera and E. coli,

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00:58:43

The Impact of Small Everyday Acts - with Hunter Lovins

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2024/06/06

In the latest Plastic.Climate.Future. episode, we dive into the world of sustainability with the incredible Hunter Lovins. As the founder of Natural Capitalism Solutions and a key figure in NOW partners, Lovins brings a wealth of experience and insights to the table. Throughout the episode, we explore the importance of education in driving sustainable decision-making and how implementing sustainability practices can actually boost profitability for companies. Lovins also introduces us to the "D.O.T

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00:42:33

Ready to close the loop on swimwear? - with Inga...

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2024/05/27

In this episode, we take a deep dive in sustainable swimwear with Inga Hinkel the founder of Seasick Swim. We explore Seasick Swim's mission to design and produce swimwear and surf clothing essentials with a focus on circularity.Inga shares her inspiring journey of founding Seasick Swim and highlights the various partnerships that have been crucial to their success, particularly their collaboration with the SEAQUAL Initiative for sourcing materials. The episode concludes with Inga discussing the

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00:44:06

Turning the Tide - with Emma Samson from Searious...

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2024/05/09

In this episode, we sit down with Emma Samson from Searious Business. Throughout the episode, Emma explains the concept behind Searious Business, namely, their work with businesses in the field of packaging, consumer electronics and furniture to make their plastic products more circular either through suggesting new alternatives or working towards sustainability regulations. During this, Emma enlightens us on Searious Business' mantra - "we are not anti-plastic, we are anti the misuse of

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00:44:49

Plastic. Climate. Future. Podcast feat. Circularise...

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2024/05/02

In our latest podcast episode, Marcel Lubben from Brightlands Venture Partners, delves into the intricacies of transitioning to a circular economy, shedding light on both the challenges and opportunities it presents.Brightlands Venture Partners is a venture capital fund manager that invests in innovative start-up companies in the areas of agrifood, health and renewable sector.One of those investments is none other than Circularise!During the episode, Marcel shares his first major application in the

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00:44:06

Measuring the Health Impact of Plastics - with Marcus...

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2024/04/19

In the latest podcast episode, we had the opportunity of interviewing Marcus and Manuel from the Minderoo Foundation.Throughout the episode, they highlighted the significance of international collaboration in tackling global challenges like plastic pollution mentioning that while regulation is crucial, businesses must also take proactive steps towards sustainability. Additionally, another recurring topic of the conversation was the importance of transparency in addressing sustainability issues,

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00:50:18

A world where climate change is no longer a problem -...

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2024/04/11

In our latest podcast episode, we headed towards the United Kingdom, and had a lovely chat (over tea) with Adam Herriott from WRAP, a circular economy expert, to discuss the pressing issues surrounding sustainability. Adam brought a wealth of knowledge and insights from his role at WRAP, where their main vision is to work towards a thriving world where climate change is no longer a problem.One key theme that emerged from our conversation was the shift from a linear economy to a circular one. Adam

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00:55:49

Turning Waste into Opportunity - with Victor Préaux...

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2024/03/13

In this week's podcast episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Victor Préaux, a passionate advocate for environmental sustainability and a project manager at Waste Free Oceans, a nonprofit organization tackling plastic pollution by cleaning up debris and transforming it into new materials. The conversation covered a range of topics, from the innovative ways they're giving plastic a second life to the importance of raising awareness.

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