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Plastic. Climate. Future.

Mat Wielopolski & John Sewell
Sustainability
Circular Economy
Waste Management
Plastic Pollution
Recycling
Climate Change
Plastic Waste
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Sustainable Materials
Renewable Energy
Cleanhub
Sustainable Packaging
Chemical Recycling
Sustainable Textiles
Renewable Carbon
Fashion
Bioattributed Products
Circular Bioeconomy
Wind Turbines
Run For the Oceans

Plastic. Climate. Future. enables engagement among industry members, climate activists, innovators, and the rest of world (the general public) to ultimately achieve positive changes related to plastic and the climate.

In their podcast, Mat & John host guests from these groups of stakeholders and talk about their views, activities and opinions to foster trustful communication and learn from each ... more

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What if the future of plastics doesn’t start in a lab, but in a design studio?

In this episode of Plastic. Climate. Future., we speak with Beat Karrer, founder of FluidSolids, who took an unconventional path from industrial design into material inno... more

Circularity isn’t just about materials. It’s about energy.

In this episode of Plastic. Climate. Future., we speak with Constantine Lau from Schneider Electric, who is leading electrification strategies for some of the world’s most energy-intensive i... more

What if the breakthrough in plastic recycling doesn’t come from higher temperatures or bigger reactors — but from biology?

In this episode of Plastic. Climate. Future., we speak with Oliver Borek from Entzimatiko, a company developing a novel enzyma... more

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Recent Guests

Constantine Lau
Executive at Schneider Electric, focused on energy and chemicals segment
Schneider Electric
Episode: Electrifying the Future: Can Power Drive Circularity?
Oliver Borek
A professional with an investment banking background now working with Entzimatiko
Entzimatiko
Episode: Are Enzymes the Missing Link in Plastics Circularity?
Fredrik Malmfors
CEO of Lignin Industries, focusing on sustainable biopolymer solutions
Lignin Industries
Episode: The Lignin Solution: From Forestry Waste to Plastic Innovation
Valentijn de Neve
CEO of BlueAlp and president of Chemical Recycling Europe
BlueAlp
Episode: Conference Countdown: Why CRE Forum 2025 Matters Now
Dr. Christine Bunte
Managing Director at Plastics Europe, Germany; an accomplished cyclist and triathlete.
Plastics Europe
Episode: Circular by Design: What It Takes to Rethink Plastics
Olivier Van Volden
Expert in policy and regulatory affairs with a PhD in science and an extensive background in sustainability and chemical industries.
Belgium
Episode: Policy Meets Practice: Scaling Circularity Through Regulation
Antero Ahvenainen
Veteran in the plastics value chain and technology developer for polyethylene and polyolefins.
Episode: Serious Fun: The People Behind Plastic Progress with Antero Ahvenainen
Dr. Ivana
Expert in corporate sustainability and circular bioeconomy
BASF
Episode: Bio-Based and Beyond: Pioneering the Future of Sustainable Chemistry with BASF
Professor Peter Saling
Director for sustainability methods at BASF and professor at the Technical University in Dresden
BASF and Technical University in Dresden
Episode: Bio-Based and Beyond: Pioneering the Future of Sustainable Chemistry with BASF

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John
Co-host with background as host/voice across multiple episodes; affiliated with Plastic Climate Future.
Mat
Co-host with recurring presence across episodes; affiliated with Plastic Climate Future.

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Can Design Thinking Change the Future of Plastics?
Q: What might packaging look like in 2035 based on your experience?
He predicts a trend toward less packaging overall, with a shift to fiber-based or paper-based streams and packaging systems that are both recyclable and compostable, supported by local, decentralized production tied to end-of-life infrastructure.
Can Design Thinking Change the Future of Plastics?
Q: Where do you see regulation and standards helping or hindering your path?
Beat notes that strict testing and adherence to established standards are essential, with a cautious approach to overclaiming sustainability—emphasizing a Swiss-quality, evidence-based stance and leveraging lobby efforts in Brussels to influence policy.
Can Design Thinking Change the Future of Plastics?
Q: What are the main applications and benchmarks you're targeting today?
The team discusses replacing specific plastics in lighting components, coffee capsules, and single-use cutlery with their bio-based formulations, while adapting properties to regulatory and processing requirements and pursuing niche but scalable markets.
Can Design Thinking Change the Future of Plastics?
Q: Can you elaborate on the licensing model and how it enables scale?
Beat outlines a three-step progression: mastery of technology, seeing is believing with pilot-scale outputs, and codify/multiply via licensing to partners who bring injection molding know-how and global deployment; this model accelerates adoption beyond a single company's manufacturing footprint.
Can Design Thinking Change the Future of Plastics?
Q: So my question is, what is FluidSolids, the name and how it connects with the work you're doing?
Beat explains that the name reflects a contradiction: a natural-based, fiber-rich material that behaves like a plastic yet is not a conventional plastic, created through processes like compression molding using waste streams and natural polymers.

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This show centers on how plastics and the climate intersect, with candid conversations among industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts. Across episodes, topics include decarbonization and electrification in heavy industry, innovative recycling technologies such as enzymatic recycling and biopolymers, and the role of regulation and policy in accelerating circularity. Guests often discuss practical business implications, supply chains, and the economics of moving toward lower-emission plastics, as well as real-world applications—from packaging to textiles and beyond. A notable strength is its willingness to surface diverse perspectives—from large-organization sustainability leaders to startups and regulatory advocates—to illu... more

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