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Plastic. Climate. Future.

Mat Wielopolski & John Sewell
Sustainability
Circular Economy
Chemical Recycling
Plastic Pollution
Plastics
Waste Management
Sustainable Packaging
Climate Change
Recycling
Innovation
Plastic Waste
BASF
Sustainable Textiles
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
European Union
Carbon Neutrality
Plastics Europe
Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)
Sustainable Materials
Renewable Energy

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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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Jens Hamprecht,  VP Global Plastics Steering Committee & Sustainability at BASF, about the transformation of the plastics industry and why circularity is becoming increasingly important for Europe's industrial futur... more

Last week in Berlin, Germany’s innovation ambitions took center stage. Our series with Plastics Europe Deutschland continues with another example of the technologies and companies shaping its industrial future.

We speak with Melanie Hackler and Eva ... more

This week, Germany’s plastics industry takes its innovation story to Berlin — and our series with Plastics Europe Deutschland looks at what it will take to turn industrial strength into action.

Ahead of this week’s innovation press conference, we si... more

Our series with Plastics Europe Deutschland continues with a perspective from someone who has been observing the chemical and plastics industries from a front-row seat for more than three decades.

Michael Reubold is a polymer chemist by training — b... more

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Recent Guests

Jens Hamprecht
VP Global Plastic Steering Committee and Sustainability at BASF
BASF
Episode: Beyond Sustainability: The Strategic Value of Circularity
Michael Reubold
Editor-in-chief, CHEManager; polymer chemist by training
CHEManager
Episode: A Front-Row Perspective on the Plastics Industry
Adrian Beard
Senior professional at Clariant with environmental science background
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Episode: The Invisible Chemistry Behind Safer Materials
Marcel Beermann
CEO of ARCUS Greencycling
ARCUS Greencycling
Episode: When Conventional Recycling Isn't Enough
Matthias Pursch
Dr. Matthias Pursch from Dow
Dow
Episode: Building the Energy Infrastructure of Tomorrow
Jürgen Stebani
CEO of Polymaterials AG
Polymaterials AG
Episode: Rethinking How We Innovate Materials
Daniel Koch
Site Manager for Vesseling at Knapsack, LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell
Episode: Building Circularity at Industrial Scale
Christine Bunte
Managing Director Plastics Europe Germany
Plastics Europe Germany
Episode: The Next Chapter for Germany’s Plastics Industry
Stephan Roest
Head of Circular Economy Business Development at Borouge (formerly Borealis)
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Episode: Are Circular Plastics Ready for the Mainstream?

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John
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#63
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#58
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#13
Germany/Science/Chemistry
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#37
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#2
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#18
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#18
Belgium/Science/Chemistry
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#19
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#22
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#199
Switzerland/Science
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#229
Denmark/Science
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#239
India/Science

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The Invisible Chemistry Behind Safer Materials
Q: How long does it typically take to bring a new flame retardant to market, and what are the key stages?
From initial molecule conception to lab testing, pilot-scale trials, and eventual commercial plant, the process can take five to ten years, with iterative feedback from application testing and regulatory considerations.
The Invisible Chemistry Behind Safer Materials
Q: Why do flame retardants exist in plastics and what makes them necessary in high-tech applications?
They exist to reduce fire risk in polymers, especially in thin, high-energy parts like electronic components and EV battery surroundings, while balancing processing, mechanical properties, and cost.
Turning Germany’s Industrial Strength into Action
Q: What is the one message you want land at the press conference and in your interviews about plastics in Germany's high-tech agenda?
Christine explains that plastics are foundational to the future tech sectors—automotive, renewables, IT—and must be presented as an essential enabler with actionable examples of deployment, efficiency gains, and policy support to accelerate transformation.
Building Circularity at Industrial Scale
Q: How important are regulatory stability and public funding to MoReTec's viability?
Regulatory predictability and public funding (e.g., EU Innovation Fund) reduce investment risk and are essential to securing long-term demand and financing for first-of-a-kind technology.
Building Circularity at Industrial Scale
Q: What do you see as the biggest demand drivers for MoReTec output today?
Demand is driven by niche, highly regulated markets like food packaging and medical applications where virgin-like quality is required, combined with regulatory frameworks that push recycled content, making the business case more solid.

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This show attracts professionals and stakeholders at the intersection of plastics, sustainability, and industrial technology. Episodes feature leaders and practitioners from chemical companies, packaging, circular economy initiatives, and policy groups, with deep dives into material science, recycling technologies, and big-picture decarbonization strategies. Notable strengths include candid discussions about scaling novel materials (biopolymers, enzymatic recycling, CO2-derived plastics), regulatory drivers, and real-world deployments with brands and utilities. The format often pairs two hosts with high-profile guests to explore technical details, strategic transformations, and how large organizations partner with startups to accelerate cha... more

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