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Plastic. Climate. Future.

Mat Wielopolski & John Sewell
Sustainability
Circular Economy
Waste Management
Plastic Pollution
Recycling
Climate Change
Plastic Waste
Sustainable Materials
Renewable Energy
Cleanhub
Sustainable Packaging
Chemical Recycling
Sustainable Textiles
Renewable Carbon
Fashion
Regulatory Frameworks
Circular Bioeconomy
Wind Turbines
Run For the Oceans
Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)

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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Recent Guests

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
Nicolò Giusti
Sustainability expert with a background in textiles and education
Tommy Hilfiger
Episode: The Tight Knot of Sustainability in Fashion with Nicolò Giusti from Tommy Hilfiger
Ivana Krkljuš
Sustainability expert in BASF's renewable carbon division
BASF
Episode: Carbon Cuts at the Core: BASF’s vision for a Greener Chemistry Future Ivana Krkljuš from BASF
Steff Van Loy
Project Manager for Innovation at Citribel
Citribel
Episode: Into the Mycelium (R)Evolution with Timo Van Vooren and Steff Van Loy from Citribel

Hosts

Mat
Co-host with a strong focus on sustainability and industry innovation.
John
Co-host passionate about fostering communication and collaboration in sustainability efforts.

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#50
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#64
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#22
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#30
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#63
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#6
India/Science/Chemistry
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#17
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#21
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#22
Hong Kong/Science/Chemistry
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#23
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#38
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#42
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#205
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Conference Countdown: Why CRE Forum 2025 Matters Now
Q: What do you see as the unique value proposition of Chemical Recycling Europe?
Valentijn explains how the association unites various companies and organizations to work towards giving new value to plastic waste and supporting the shift to a circular economy.
Conference Countdown: Why CRE Forum 2025 Matters Now
Q: What inspired you to get into the area of chemical recycling?
Valentijn shares his early interest in energy transition from a young age and highlights his journey from finance to the chemicals industry.
Serious Fun: The People Behind Plastic Progress with Antero Ahvenainen
Q: What do you think about the situation today with plastics?
While there are challenges with plastic pollution, the innovations in plastic technology are crucial for developing materials that serve essential roles in various industries.
Serious Fun: The People Behind Plastic Progress with Antero Ahvenainen
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about this POCO team, what it stands for, and what the team was more responsible for doing?
The POCO team was a unique initiative designed to enable multi-purpose pilot plans, driven by a strong attitude and a willingness to learn rather than just knowledge.
Transforming Waste into Wonders: WildPlastic's Mission with Christian Sigmund
Q: Do you have plans to expand WildPlastic’s mission globally?
Yes, we have several ideas for expanding our mission and infrastructure to help other regions affected by plastic pollution, but we remain focused on optimizing our current efforts first.

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What is Plastic. Climate. Future. about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the intersection of plastic sustainability and climate change, this podcast invites a diverse array of guests, including industry leaders, climate activists, and innovators. The discussions cover a wide spectrum of topics such as sustainable packaging, chemical recycling, and circular economies, often highlighting the urgent need for collaboration in addressing plastic pollution. The hosts emphasize the importance of well-informed dialogue and the sharing of ideas to foster industry advancements and community engagement. Episodes frequently delve into the complexities of regulatory frameworks, innovative technologies, and ethical practices that aim to create a more sustainable future for both plastics and broader environmental c... more

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2. Dr. Christine Bunte
3. Olivier Van Volden
4. Antero Ahvenainen
5. Dr. Ivana
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7. Nicolò Giusti
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