This week on the PCF 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 Circularity: Innovative approaches to make sustainable practices profitable and scalable.
• AI in Resource Management: Leveraging AI to optimize resources and minimize waste across industries.

Learn more about Indeed Innovation at https://www.indeed-innovation.com/#Podcast #Sustainability #Innovation #CircularEconomy

Key episode highlights:

• The story behind Aduro Clean Technologies: From Canadian roots to European expansion

• How Eric’s team is transforming dirty plastic waste into clean, reusable materials

• The advantages of Aduro’s low-temperature hydrochemolytic technology over traditional methods

• The role of innovation in driving the circular economy

• Eric’s advice for future sustainability professionals: Stay ambitious and optimistic!

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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 expansion

• How Eric’s team is transforming dirty plastic waste into clean, reusable materials

• The advantages of Aduro’s low-temperature hydrochemolytic technology over traditional methods

• The role of innovation in driving the circular economy

• Eric’s advice for future sustainability professionals: Stay ambitious and optimistic!

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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 vs. Global Strategies: Aligning local needs with global sustainability efforts.

• Challenges & Innovations: Addressing real-world issues and emerging solutions in plastics recycling.

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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 takeaways:

• Less material waste: The importance of reducing packaging materials while ensuring product safety and shelf life.

• Less consumer confusion: Tackling the ongoing issue of recycling confusion through clearer education and labeling.

• More innovation: Groundbreaking advancements in packaging, such as monomaterials and AI-driven sorting technologies, are revolutionizing recycling.

• Collaborative solutions: The importance of collaboration across the value chain to create sustainable packaging that benefits both the environment and businesses.

Cory’s insights provide a clear roadmap on how the packaging industry can evolve to meet growing sustainability demands. From reducing material waste to embracing new technologies, the future of packaging lies in innovation, collaboration, and better consumer education.

Learn more about Orora Packaging Solutions and follow Cory on LinkedIn.

In this podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with with Akshay Gunteti 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 impact

• How Akshay's team is empowering rural women through job creation in waste management

• Strategies for transforming single-use plastics into valuable resources

• Insights into Greenworms' partnerships with global brands for EPR compliance

• The future of chemical and mechanical recycling in India

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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.