Transforming Waste into Wonders: WildPlastic's Mission with Christian Sigmund
In the second episode of the podcast series Plastic. Climate. Future: A Journey into Circular Solutions for a Sustainable World, Christian Sigmund discusses WildPlastic’s mission and its innovative approach to transforming plastic waste into sustainable packaging solutions. He also reflects on the pivotal moment that redirected his career towards addressing the global plastic crisis.Key Highlights:𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Turning plastic waste into packaging while collecting it worldwide to fight pollution.𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 – Focusing on linking existing systems to make recycling more efficient and effective.𝗔 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – Vision to be part of the solution for decades, working tirelessly to address the global plastic problem.🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!
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Can You Reimagine Performance Through Circularity in Sportswear? with Christian Goldhahn from On Running
In the first episode of this new podcast series: Plastic. Climate. Future.: A Journey into Circular Solutions for a Sustainable World. , we are joined by Christian Goldhahn, a material scientist at ON Running, to explore how circularity is reshaping the sportswear industry.Key Highlights: • Bio-Based Materials in Performance Gear: Christian explains how renewable materials are redefining performance without compromising on quality. • Closed-Loop Systems for Sustainability: Discover ON Running’s innovations in creating fully recyclable sportswear. • Scaling Circular Design: Learn about the challenges of making circular systems economically viable in the competitive sportswear market.Christian shares how ON Running is raising the bar for sustainability while maintaining exceptional athletic performance—setting an example for other industries driven by innovation.🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!
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The Tight Knot of Sustainability in Fashion with Nicolò Giusti from Tommy Hilfiger
In the latest episode of the Plastic. Climate. Future. podcast, we sit down with sustainability expert Nicolo Giusti to untangle some of the toughest challenges facing the fashion industry as it strives to become more sustainable.This insightful conversation covers some of the most pressing topics shaping the future of fashion: • Nicolo’s journey from working in textiles to founding the Sustainable Academy, where he advocates for meaningful change in the industry. • The reality behind terms like “vegan leather” and how misleading claims can contribute to greenwashing. • The uphill battle of making footwear sustainable and why designers play a pivotal role in driving innovation and accountability.Nicolo brings a refreshing perspective, offering practical ideas and thought-provoking solutions to address the “tight knot” of sustainability in fashion.
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Carbon Cuts at the Core: BASF’s vision for a Greener Chemistry Future Ivana Krkljuš from BASF
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.• Biogenic Feedstocks and Renewables: Learn about the integration of renewable raw materials into BASF’s processes, along with the challenges posed by scalability and market adoption.• Market and Regulatory Influences: Ivana highlights the interplay between customer readiness, regulatory frameworks, and the adoption of sustainable practices across industries.This episode offers an engaging look into BASF’s efforts to pioneer renewable solutions and lead the way in sustainable materials.Learn more about BASF here.#Sustainability #CarbonReduction #RenewableMaterials #BASF #Podcast
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Shaping the Future of Carbon with Michael Carus and Lara Dammer from Nova Institute
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 discuss the importance of well-designed incentives and regulations in accelerating innovation and investment in green technologies.• Europe’s Competitive Edge: A candid look at the challenges Europe faces in staying at the forefront of sustainability, including the need for stronger policy frameworks and infrastructure.• A Balanced Approach to Carbon: Michael and Lara emphasize the importance of leveraging all renewable carbon sources to meet the demands of a sustainable future.This episode offers an engaging and thought-provoking discussion about the future of carbon management and the path to a greener, more circular economy.
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.
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