Earth Circle Stories

Stop the guilt trip! Reto Knutti argues that framing sustainability as a moral burden hasn't worked. Instead, we need to embrace "Ego-Logic": making the green choice the easiest, cheapest, and most attractive one for the individual. Can we save the planet by being a little more selfish? 0:00 Framing the problem: Morality vs. Motivation  2:10 Why guilt creates resistance  3:45 Design...

Climate change isn't just a puzzle to solve it's a “wicked problem” 🌍 Professor Reto Knutti explains why there’s no simple silver bullet and why every action we take pulls on a complex global web. Is it impossible to solve, or are we just looking at it wrong? In this first episode of our series for, we dive deep into the complexity of the climate crisis and why traditional solutions oft...

At the Southampton International Boat Show, we spoke with the British Marine and the Royal Yachting Association to explore how the marine industry is approaching sustainability today. This conversation highlights how innovation, responsibility, and collaboration are shaping the future of boating. It’s not just about reducing impact, but about rethinking what progress on the water can look like. Be...

It’s impressive how sustainability can show up in the details when it’s approached with intention and creativity. In this episode, we take a closer look at VAAN Yachts and the features that set their yachts apart. From material choices to design decisions that rethink how performance, comfort, and responsibility can work together. This video highlights what becomes possible when sustainability is...

It's amazing what Sustainability can look like when you think outside of the box! In this episode, we talk with Sunreef about the innovative ways they approach sustainability in luxury yacht building and their totally new approach to what we know from luxury boats.  This conversation is a reminder of what becomes possible when sustainability isn’t treated as a limitation, but as a space for c...

Nothing saves more carbon than using what you already own. And yet, in industries like maritime, upgrading technology can make a real difference, not just for emissions, but for entire ecosystems. In this episode, we explore how BlueNav retrofits existing combustion engines and transforms them into hybrid, more sustainable propulsion systems. Instead of replacing what isn’t broken, their approach...

Living on a boat is all about freedom and connecting with nature but that comes with responsibility. In this episode, we sit down with Jean from Cataruga to talk about what sustainability really means in modern boatbuilding beyond buzzwords and surface-level solutions. We dive into Cataruga's philosophy, the decisions behind their sustainability strategy, and the features on their boats that...

In diesem Interview sprechen wir mit dem Gründer Kai Krause von Kaebon. Er erzählt uns, dass Nachhaltigkeit nicht beim Produkt beginnt, sondern bei der Haltung dahinter, bei Verantwortung . Wir sprechen unter anderem über: – Was macht Kaebon besonders? – Warum Materialien allein keine nachhaltige Marke machen – Welche Entscheidungen im Hintergrund wirklich zählen – Wo Nachhaltigkeit im Alltag eine...

Join us for an in-depth interview with Dhamma Blue, the innovators behind one of the most exciting breakthroughs in marine sustainability: a fully hydrogen-powered boat. In this video, we explore how hydrogen technology is reshaping the future of boating and why Dhamma Blue is at the forefront of this clean-energy movement. 🌊 In this interview, you’ll learn: - How their hydrogen boat works and wh...

Meet the MODX 70 — the revolutionary catamaran that’s changing the future of sailing! Unlike any traditional yacht, this 100% electric, sustainable vessel doesn’t use sails. Instead, it features airplane-style wings that harness wind power for unmatched performance and efficiency. In this episode, we take an up-close look at the MODX 70, exploring:  - Its cutting-edge wing sail technology  - How i...

Clean Aviation is a Public-Private Partnership, set up by the EU to help fight Climate change in the aviation sector. Sébastien Dubois from Clean Aviation tells us what they are doing  to fight climate change. 00:00 Introduction Clean Aviation 01:30 Who is Clean Aviation?  01:58 Solutions - We cannot afford not to have hope! 04:32 The Role of communication 06:10 Sébastien Dubois 06:37 Clean Aviati...

Marijn Boersma from Lluchtvaart in Transitie (LiT) tells us how they are accelerating sustainability in aviation. Their focus areas are: sustainable technology, knowledge, and ecosystem — to build a fully integrated system and reach their goal of being carbon neutral by 2050. LiT is part of the Dutch National Growth Fund, a fund that invests in the Dutch economy with social benefits. Let us know y...

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...