In 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 management systems, significantly contributing to ocean pollution.

• CleanHub's innovative approach: Building a circular economy by converting plastic waste into valuable materials.

"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 of biobased alternatives;

• The complexities of carbon accounting and how it impacts bio-solutions;

• Collaboration across the value chain to achieve cost-effective eco-friendly solutions;

• The role of transparency in ensuring the sustainability of raw materials.

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 Circular Journey: a process that refines waste into valuable resources

• Neste's groundbreaking Liquefaction technology: Uncover the science behind transforming plastic waste into oil for high-quality recycled plastics!

To learn more about Neste, visit www.neste.com, or check them out on LinkedIn.

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, causing 4,900 deaths in three months in Zimbabwe and Zambia.

• The severe lack of local waste management facilities in Zimbabwe.

• Ele Collection’s pioneering plan to convert plastic into concrete and their pilot plant project in Victoria Falls.

• Their plan to incentivize locals to collect plastic waste in hopes of fostering positive change.

To learn more about Ele Collection, visit www.elecollection.co/, or visit them on LinkedIn.

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. approach" - Everyday Do One Thing - encouraging listeners to take small steps towards a greener future. Join us as we uncover the power of everyday actions and their potential to make a big impact. Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts, and let's take strides towards a more sustainable world together.

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.

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 plastic!".

In our latest podcast episode, Marcel Lubin from Brightlands Venture Partners, delves into the intricacies of transitioning to a circular economy, shedding light on both the challenges and opportunities it presents.

In the latest podcast episode, we had the opportunity of interviewing Marcus and Manuel from the Minderoo Foundation discussed the pressing issue of sustainability and the pivotal role individuals and businesses play in addressing environmental challenges.

 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.