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Plastic. Climate. Future.

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

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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Latest Episodes

Circular plastics are no longer just a sustainability ambition. They are becoming a strategic business opportunity. But what will it take to move from early adopters to industry-wide adoption?

In the latest episode of our series with Plastics Europe... more

PVC has been around for decades — and so have many of the perceptions surrounding it. But how much has the material, and the industry behind it, changed?

In the latest episode of our series with Plastics Europe Deutschland we speak with Alexander K... more

What does it take to make industry truly future-ready?

In this episode, we speak with Gunther Weidinger, founder and chairman of Estanium and former Siemens executive, about how manufacturing can become more connected, resilient, intelligent, sustai... more

Another episode of our series with Plastics Europe Deutschland is out! This time, we look at why successful recycling often starts long before a product reaches the end of its life — at the design stage.

We speak with Dr. Alexander Azzawi from Evoni... more

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Recent Guests

Dirk Langhammer
Dr. Dirk Langhammer, affiliated with Borouge International
Borouge International
Episode: What It Takes to Make Circularity Mainstream
Gunther Weidinger
Founder/Chair of Estanium Association; CRISP advocate
Estanium; Siemens (past)
Episode: A CRISP Vision for the Future of Manufacturing
Dr. Alexander Azzawi
Chemist by training, EVONIK, lead in circular packaging and plastics recycling
Evonik
Episode: When Recycling Starts with Design
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
Clariant
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
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Episode: Building the Energy Infrastructure of Tomorrow
Jürgen Stebani
CEO of Polymaterials AG
Polymaterials AG
Episode: Rethinking How We Innovate Materials

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Mat
Host of Plastic. Climate. Future.
John
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Looking at PVC with Fresh Eyes
Q: How does VinylPlus approach design for recyclability and the balance between regulation and voluntary action?
VinylPlus emphasizes design for durability and recyclability, the need to align industry targets with regulators, and the ongoing development of recycling technologies for PVC-containing wastes, including solvent-based and soil-based methods.
Looking at PVC with Fresh Eyes
Q: What makes vinyl appealing today despite past perceptions, and what are the notable applications?
Vinyl is still widely used due to its durability, processability, and recyclability, with important applications in building and construction, medical packaging, and even vinyl records that can be produced in circular ways using bio-based PVC compounds.
Looking at PVC with Fresh Eyes
Q: Introduce yourself and explain how you got into the plastics world.
The guest explains a long career in the German PVC sector, including roles at Plastics Europe Deutschland, VinylPlus, and the German Chemical Industry Association, with a focus on circularity, energy management, and the transition toward climate neutrality.
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.

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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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