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bioCircular Loop

Melina Gerdts
Circular Economy
Sustainable Materials
Textile Recycling
EU Waste Framework Directive
Biotechnology
Enzymatic Recycling
Fashion Industry
Fast Fashion
Sustainability
Nanocellulose
Bioplastics
Bio-Based Food Packaging
Chaincraft
Enifer
Tomato Processing Industry
Climate Change
Phosphorus
Lignin
European Circular Bioeconomy Fund
Circular Bioeconomy

bioCircular Loop is the podcast about success stories, innovation and newest developments in the European circular Bioeconomy. It aims to educate, inform and inspire listeners with content about how circular bioeconomy presents the answer to humanity's greatest societal challenges, especially climate change and resource depletion. The podcast hosts the people that are driving this industrial bio-r... more

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Latest Episodes

Recorded live at the Pitch Perfect Bioeconomy event in Brussels, this episode features Bram Pareyt, Group Upstream R&D Director at Puratos, on what biomanufacturing actually looks like inside a global food ingredients company.

Puratos is a B2B produ... more

Recorded live at the Pitch Perfect Bioeconomy event in Brussels, this episode features Bart Walcarius, Head of Technology Integration at Biotalys, on what it really takes to scale protein-based crop protection 

Biotalys is developing biodegradable, ... more

Recorded live at the Pitch Perfect Bioeconomy event in Brussels, this episode features Yvette Go, Investor at EIT Food, on what it really takes to finance and scale bio-based and food innovation in Europe.

EIT Food, an initiative backed by the Europ... more

Recorded live at the Pitch Perfect Bioeconomy event in Brussels, this episode features Martin Tangney, Founder & President of Celtic Renewables, one of Europe’s most established bio-based scale-up stories.

Celtic Renewables takes biological residues... more

Recorded live at the Pitch Perfect Bioeconomy event in Brussels, this episode features Kristof Verbeeck, Business Development at ArcelorMittal Belgium, on what it actually means for heavy industry to bet on bio-manufacturing.

ArcelorMittal Ghent is ... more

Recorded live at the Pitch Perfect Bioeconomy event in Brussels, this episode features Line Kloster Pedersen, Founder & CEO of Visibuilt, and one of the boldest ideas we’ve seen on the bio-based stage this year. 

Visibuilt is developing the world’s ... more

Recorded live at Pitch Perfect Bioeconomy in Brussels, this episode features Nicolo Giacomuzzi-Moore, Executive Director of CBE JU, on Europe’s competitiveness in scaling bio-based innovation from lab to market 

Ten years ago, the bioeconomy was nic... more

Recorded live at Pitch Perfect Bioeconomy in Brussels (24–25 November 2025), this episode features Agata Kotkowska from the European Commission on the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy and what it really means for scaling bio-based innovation in Europe. 

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Recent Guests

Massimo Sabatini
CEO and co-founder of Foreverland, an Italian food tech startup focused on sustainable chocolate alternatives.
Foreverland
Episode: #12 Is the future of chocolate cocoa free? ft. Foreverland
Fredrik Malmfors
CEO of Lignin Industries
Lignin Industries
Episode: #11 Shaping a net-zero future for plastics and smelling like wood doing it ft. Lignin Industries
Tommaso Barbieri
Co-founder and COO of Tomapaint, with a PhD in environmental engineering.
Tomapaint
Episode: #10 Making bio-based food packaging from tomato peels ft. Tomapaint
Viktoria Kanar
CEO and co-founder of Re-Fresh Global, a biotech startup that has invented a system to manufacture raw materials from textile waste.
Re-Fresh Global
Episode: #9 Perfume made from recycled textiles, Fast Fashion and the EPR ft. Re-Fresh Global
Jon Goriup
CEO and co-founder of VCG AI, with a background in enhancing supply chain transparency and traceability.
VCG AI
Episode: #7 How AI can secure biomass supply and power bioCircular business models ft. VCG.ai
Simo Ellilä
CEO and co-founder at Enifer, a biotech startup specializing in sustainable protein production from side streams.
Enifer
Episode: #6 Reducing our dependency on soy imports with Finnish fungi and measuring sustainability impact ft. Enifer
Joppe Verbokkem
Director of Finance and Business Development at Photanol
Photanol
Episode: #5 Turning CO2 into plastics with algae and why you need partnerships to drive change ft. Photanol & Renolit Healthcare
Paul von Kirchbach
Director of Global Business Development at Renolit
Renolit
Episode: #5 Turning CO2 into plastics with algae and why you need partnerships to drive change ft. Photanol & Renolit Healthcare
Bénédicte Garbil
Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Carbios.
Carbios
Episode: #4 Bioengineering enzymes to revolutionize polyester recycling ft. Carbios

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Elina Getz
Host of bioCircular Loop

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#1 Circular Bioeconomy 101 ft. European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF)
Q: How do you see the future development of industrial biotech and circular bioeconomy in Europe?
Growth is expected to accelerate due to regulatory support, increasing consumer demand for sustainable products, and companies committing to sustainability targets.
#1 Circular Bioeconomy 101 ft. European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF)
Q: What examples can you give of startups that ECBF has invested in?
One example is Amphistar, a Belgian company producing biosurfactants from waste, demonstrating innovation in sustainable chemistry and product development.
#1 Circular Bioeconomy 101 ft. European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF)
Q: Can you tell us more about the ECBF and its mission?
The ECBF invests in circular bioeconomy initiatives, focusing on sustainable use of biogenic resources to create a variety of products. It aims to leverage private capital to foster the transition to a bio-based economy.
#9 Perfume made from recycled textiles, Fast Fashion and the EPR ft. Re-Fresh Global
Q: How is Refresh Global entering the loop? How are you guys prepared? What are you actually doing and who are you working with?
Refresh Global is working on creating a circular system for recycling textiles, focusing on local solutions and addressing the complex challenges of textile waste management.
#4 Bioengineering enzymes to revolutionize polyester recycling ft. Carbios
Q: What challenges does Carbios face in scaling its technology?
We need to ensure acceptance and integration of our monomers into existing production lines without significant investment from manufacturers.

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Focused on the circular bioeconomy, this podcast covers innovative solutions and success stories from Europe that address critical societal challenges such as climate change and resource depletion. Each episode spotlights different organizations, industries, and technologies driving advancements in sustainability. Listeners can expect insightful discussions with experts and leaders on how circular practices are reshaping various sectors, including food technology and sustainable materials. The unique blend of educational content and industry insights makes it a valuable resource for anyone interested in sustainable business practices and climate solutions.

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1. Massimo Sabatini
2. Fredrik Malmfors
3. Tommaso Barbieri
4. Viktoria Kanar
5. Jon Goriup
6. Simo Ellilä
7. Joppe Verbokkem
8. Paul von Kirchbach

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