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Turning Waste into Opportunity - with Victor Préaux from Waste Free Oceans

Turning Waste into Opportunity  - with Victor Préaux from Waste Free Oceans

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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Plastic. Climate. Future. Podcast feat. Circularise with Verena Keller from UVEX

Plastic. Climate. Future. Podcast feat. Circularise with Verena Keller from UVEX

 In this episode, Verena Keller from UVEX shared key insights on sustainability in plastics and emphasizing designing plastics for durability, an often-overlooked aspect amid the race for innovations. Additionally, during the episode the advances in chemical recycling were also noted, while addressing the limitations of mechanical recycling.

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Plastic. Climate. Future. Podcast feat. Circularise with Christian Krüger from BASF

Plastic. Climate. Future. Podcast feat. Circularise with Christian Krüger from BASF

In our latest podcast episode, we delved into the intricate world of sustainability in the chemical value chain with no other than Dr. Christian Krüger, Head of Global Advocacy and Sustainability Chemical Recycling at BASF. And, as Christian’s position already suggests, we do not miss to speak about chemical recycling and the ominous process of mass balancing. In case, you always wondered what this means, this episode offers an exclusive expert’s explanation from Christian and Mesbah.

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Plastic. Climate. Future. Podcast feat. Circularise with René Bethmann from Vaude

Plastic. Climate. Future. Podcast feat. Circularise with René Bethmann from Vaude

In the latest episode of our new series with Circularise, we had the pleasure to speak to  René Bethmann from Vaude. He shares profound insights about the material challenges and polymer innovations shaping the future of sustainable textiles. Especially interesting is the emphasized the distinction between true and visible sustainability, which highlights the role of certifications in building trust supply chains but also among brands and their customers.

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Plastic. Climate. Future. Podcast feat. Circularise with Thomas Philipon from Total Energies Corbion

Plastic. Climate. Future. Podcast feat. Circularise with Thomas Philipon from Total Energies Corbion

In our inaugural episode, we had the honor of hosting Thomas Philipon, CEO of TotalEnergies Corbion, delving deep into the world of bio-based and biodegradable PLA-based plastics. Discover the challenges and triumphs of creating eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastics, with a touch of humor about the importance of a mug!

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Plastics belong into a Cycle - with Fridolin Pflüger from HolyPoly

Plastics belong into a Cycle - with Fridolin Pflüger from HolyPoly

In this podcast episode we had the opportunity to talk with Fridolin from Holypoly, a startup focused on revolutionizing the plastic recycling industry, by ending plastic destruction and keeping them in the cycle. Holypoly works with big brand manufacturers like Bosch, Lamy, NUK and Mattel.

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The creative mind behind the Run for the Oceans - with Chris Thaller from Anything But Ordinary

The creative mind behind the Run for the Oceans - with Chris Thaller from Anything But Ordinary

In our recent podcast, we sat down with Chris Thaller, the creative force behind "Anything But Ordinary" and a follower of the "Bold Ideas, Big Impact" mantra, to delve into his remarkable journey in sustainability. Our discussion navigated through his remarkable journey in sustainability, focusing on the transformative "Run for the Oceans" digital campaign and his broader vision for a greener future.

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The Man Who Harnesses the Wind with Plastic Waste - Bram Peirs from From Waste to Wind

The Man Who Harnesses the Wind with Plastic Waste - Bram Peirs from From Waste to Wind

 In our latest podcast episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with Bram, the innovative mind behind "From Waste to Wind." The conversation delves into the world of sustainable wind energy, exploring challenges, opportunities, and a vision for a greener future.

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Exploring the Minds of Tomorrow's Industry Leaders - Live from the International School in Circular Economy Project Management

Exploring the Minds of Tomorrow's Industry Leaders - Live from the International School in Circular Economy Project Management

Gayatri Keskar, a sustainability expert from Material Connexion, joins us for an enlightening discussion. She provides valuable insights into Material Connexion's mission to catalog and promote sustainable materials, driving innovation in sustainable design.

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