Plastic. Climate. Future.

In this episode, we speak with Ved Krishna , the visionary behind Pakka , a company creating compostable food packaging from sugarcane waste — and aiming to scale regenerative packaging across the food industry. With deep roots in India and global ambitions, Ved shares how Pakka is building local supply chains, designing for true end-of-use, and why they’ve chosen to stay laser-focused on just one...

In this episode of Plastic Climate Future , we speak with Valentijn de Neve, CEO of BlueAlp and President of Chemical Recycling Europe, ahead of the 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 (𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱) — taking place 16 September in Brussels, with a networking reception on the evening of 15 September. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗿? This episode unpacks why the upcoming forum isn’t...

In this episode of Plastic Climate Future , we speak with Dr. Christine Bunte, Managing Director of Plastics Europe, about what it really means to make plastics circular — and why achieving it is far more complex than simply recycling more. Christine brings a unique perspective, blending a background in polymer chemistry with years in public affairs, now representing Europe’s plastics producers at...

In this episode of Plastic Climate Future , we speak with Olivier Van Volden , a leading expert in plastics regulation and circular policy across Belgium and the EU. With a PhD in polymer science and a career spanning sustainable logistics, packaging legislation, and industry advocacy, Olivier shares how regulation can both enable and challenge the transition toward circularity. This episode also...

What if every bottle cap, cigarette butt, or food wrapper washed up on a beach was more than just waste? What if it represented a data point, a story, and a call to action? In this episode of Plastic Climate Future , we speak with Sarah Weller from Ocean Conservancy , whose work transforms global beach cleanups into one of the world’s most extensive sources of data on ocean pollution. From her ear...

At just 30 years old, Antero Ahvenainen was trusted to lead the most critical technology project in his company — a polyethylene innovation that would eventually power some of the largest polymer plants in the world. He didn’t have formal training in plastics. What he had was curiosity, courage, and a team with the right attitude. The result? A process that helped shape the future of the global po...

In this episode of Plastic Climate Future , BASF experts Dr. Ivana Krkljuš, Dr. Christian Krueger, and Prof. Peter Saling discuss the future of sustainable chemistry through the lens of bio-attributed products , mass balance , and industrial decarbonization . Drawing from their recently published book chapter , the conversation unpacks the science, standards, and strategies driving BASF’s climate-...

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 Highligh...

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 perform...

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 Sustainab...

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 in...

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 c...

Join us in our latest Plastic. Climate. Future. podcast episode with Timo Van Vooren and Steff Van Loy from Citribel, where we had the chance to discuss the impact of mycelium in the future of the materials industry. Check out the key topics: Discover how Citribel's unique fermentation process is revolutionizing the world of sustainable materials. Uncover the potential of mycelium as a green alter...

Our latest Plastic. Climate. Future. podcast features Emil Pettersen, visionary founder of Reparel. Discover how Emil is tackling the issue of plastic waste while rethinking business models for sustainability.  Catch Emil as he shares: The critical role of storytelling and customer engagement in promoting sustainable products His approach to leveraging partnerships for innovative recycling pr...

This week on the Plastic. Climate. Future 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 P...

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 ma...

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 &a...

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 Topics Discussed:   &nb...

The latest episode of Plastic. Climate. Future is live! 🌊✨ Join us as we dive deep with Akshay 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...

n 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...

"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...

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 recycli...

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 journe...

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 sustain...

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. Inga shares her inspiring journey of founding Seasick Swim and highlights the various partnerships that have been crucial to their success, particularly their collaborati...