Rooted in Change

What if we could use our roofs for solar production? Well, we all know standard rooftop PV installations. But what if you dislike the aesthetics and would rather have the PV modules integrated into the actual roof? That is how the idea for Roofit. Solar was born. They offer a solar roof that looks like a regular roof while at the same time generating sustainable electricity. In this episode, Andre...

What if we can build the next generation of batteries? Batteries are crucial to power the transition to net zero, storing green electricity and forming the backbone of clean mobility solutions. Eloisa de Castro is the CEO of Enerpoly, a Sweden-based company offering proprietary zinc-ion battery cells and packs. Their batteries are a safe, reliable, and cost-efficient solution for stationary energy...

What if we can build the next generation of batteries? Batteries are crucial to power the transition to net zero, storing green electricity and forming the backbone of clean mobility solutions. Eloisa de Castro is the CEO of Enerpoly, a Sweden-based company offering proprietary zinc-ion battery cells and packs. Their batteries are a safe, reliable, and cost-efficient solution for stationary energy...

What if we could packaging and materials were designed in a way that they don't harm the environment at the end of their life? Well, Biome Bioplastics is a leading developer of intelligent, natural plastics, challenging the dominance of oil-based polymers. This episode's guest is Alexandra Busnel, who is a Business Project Manager at the company and helps to commercialize the products. Alex shares...

What if we could shake up the fashion industry and finally utilize sustainable materials? This is the challenge Lidia and her co-founders work on. Smobya is a start-up, aiming to produce new, sustainable biomimetic materials, resembling leather when treated. Tune in to learn more about her personal journey, the challenges ahead and what gives her hope.

What if we can change the perception of waste? Looking at it as a resource, Lixea has developed an innovative biomass fractionation process using ionic liquids. The result: They can use waste wood, agricultural by-products, and sustainably grown biomass to produce ingredients, replacing fossil fuel-based ones. CEO Krisztina Kovacs-Schreiner shares her insights into the world of sustainable ingredi...