Earth Circle Stories

Ron van Manen tells us how Luchtvaart in Transitie are forming the future of aviation! Let us know your thoughts :) Let's improve together! 😀 New to the Earth Circle? Welcome!  📹 Get in contact with us if you want your company to be in the next video! Email: social@progressfactors.com 💡 Is your company struggeling to turn sustainable or needs help? Reach out to us! Email: social@progressfac...

In this episode, we talk with Gerben Groothuis from Twente Airport, a leading hub for sustainable and circular aviation. From end-of-life aircraft recycling to testing electric flight solutions, Twente Airport is proving that a greener future for aviation is not just possible—it’s already happening. Our next Ecothon has now opened for registration!! Want to be part of a community that turns big su...

Thomas Forner, Co-Founder and President of Focused Energy, joins the podcast to explain how fusion energy works and why it has the potential to transform our future. He also highlights the legal challenges the industry currently faces—particularly when it comes to making power plants more sustainable by repurposing former fission plant sites. Listen until the end to find out why fusion is signific...

Can we really predict the future of our climate? What do scientists actually know — and what remains unknowable? In this episode, we're joined by physicist and climate expert David Stainforth, author of "Predicting Our Climate Future: What We Know, What We Don't Know, And What We Can't Know", to explore the limits of climate modeling, the uncertainties we face, and what th...

We caught up with the CEO of the amazing capsule hotel in Lucerne to hear how the idea came to life. From tiny pods to big dreams, he shares what makes this place special and why more travelers are loving the capsule lifestyle. Super fun chat—check it out! Let us know your thoughts :) Let's improve together! 😀 New to the Earth Circle? Welcome!  📹 Get in contact with us if you want your compa...

We had the chance to talk to Alejandro Isaza Pizarro when we were filming our eGenius project from the University of Stuttgart – Institute of Aircraft Design (IFB). Alejandro grew up watching his Father do a honourable Job as an air ambulance pilot. Having grown up with that passion for aviation he has now found his own path in aerospace engineering. This interview was super spontaneous but is rea...

If you have listened to our eGenius episode then you’ve heard of Stefan Zistler before. This time he’s taken the time to explain what all the ins and outs about the eGenius project he’s been working on for years. Once again a big shout out to the University of Stuttgart, whose Institute of Aircraft Design (IFB) carried out the aircraft modification and flight demonstration, and to the University o...

Join us as we discover the incredible technologies behind Vaeridion electric aircraft and their core technology that hasn't been seen before. We'll uncover how Vaeridion is not just dreaming of sustainable aviation, but being a pioneer of aviation.  Let us know your thoughts :) Let's improve together! 😀 New to the Earth Circle? Welcome!  📹 Get in contact with us if you want your co...

Why do we need satellites in space? And how can a spaceport be anything approaching sustainable? In this episode we look at the incredible story of Spaceport Cornwall. The battle of a spaceport to go green and spread the word. Spaceport Cornwall specialises in horizontal rocket launches. They are passionate about making rocket launches sustainable and why we need them in the first place. Listen to...

In this episode, we're diving deeper into the world of Eco-friendly aviation with this groundbreaking project. Imagine an electric plane that can tow glider planes into the sky with zero emissions!  e-Genius has already clinched several awards for its revolutionary approach to sustainable flight. Their success story proves that the sky's the limit when it comes to green technology! A big...

In dieser Folge unterhalten wir uns mit Professor Andreas Strohmayer von der IFB der Universität Stuttgart. Er berichtet uns von seinen Erfahrungen im Luftfahrtsektor, in dem er schon viel Unterschiedliches erlebt hat. Jetzt an der IFB, gibt er sein Wissen und seine Erfahrungen an die nächste Generation weiter. Join us as talk to Professor Andreas Strohmayer, a professor at IFB university of Stutt...

Join us as we discover the innovative technologies behind ZeroAvias hydrogen-electric powertrains and their vision for a greener future in the skies. We'll uncover how ZeroAvia is not just dreaming of sustainable aviation, but making it a reality today.  Let us know your thoughts :) Let's improve together! 😀 New to the Earth Circle? Welcome!  📹 Get in contact with us if you want your co...

Join us as we explore how Radia Inc. is harnessing the power of collaboration to combat climate change. Our guest, Paul Hanna, shares insights on the innovative WindRunner project and its potential to revolutionize sustainable energy. Let us know your thoughts :) Let's improve together! 😀 New to the Earth Circle? Welcome!  📹 Get in contact with us if you want your company to be in the next v...

How long must we wait for green aviation, and will air travel ever really get greener? We’ve been diving deep into sustainable aviation and are thrilled to share our very first Progress Voices podcast on this subject. Trelleborg has been pioneering the aviation industry since 1952 and have taken an innovative approach to making aviation greener today. ✈️🌿 Thanks to Torben A. Andersen, Trelleborg&...

Welcome to Progress Voices, the Progress Factors podcast! This episode is a introduction to our podcast. We're excited to share many stories and to inspire to do more to save our world. (00:00) Introduction   (01:00) Guest background   (01:15) Main topic discussion   Let us know your thoughts :) Let's improve together! 😀 New to the Earth Circle? Welcome!  📹 Get in contact with us if you...