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• #12 Is the future of chocolate cocoa free? ft. Foreverland

  In this episode of the bioCircular Loop podcast, we discuss the challenges facing the cocoa industry and the innovative solutions being developed to create sustainable chocolate alternatives. The conversation features Massimo Sabatini, CEO of Foreverland, who shares insights into the cocoa supply chain, the impact of climate change, and the development of a new cocoa-free chocolate alternative made from carob. The discussion highlights the importance of taste, sustainability, and the challenges of scaling production in the food tech industry. Massimo Sabatini discusses the innovative approach of Foreverland in creating an alternative to chocolate using carob, known as Choruba. He elaborates on the challenges of scaling production, the importance of collaboration with cocoa producers, and the need to build a new ecosystem around this alternative chocolate. The conversation also touches on sourcing carob from the Mediterranean, regulatory challenges, consumer perceptions, and the nutritional benefits of Choruba.Useful LinksForeverland: https://foreverland.it/About the Choruba innovation: https://foreverland.it/pages/innovationRising cocoa prices: will the chocolate crisis continue in 2025? An article by J. P. Morgan

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• #11 Shaping a net-zero future for plastics and smelling like wood doing it ft. Lignin Industries

  This episode of the bioCircular Loop podcast discusses the innovative use of lignin, a byproduct of wood processing, to create bioplastics. The conversation explores the environmental impact of traditional plastics, the potential of lignin in sustainable materials, and the business model of Lignin Industries, a Swedish startup focused on turning lignin into bioplastics. Fredrik Malmfors, CEO of Lignin Industries, shares insights on the company's journey, the importance of circular economy, and the challenges and opportunities in engaging with brand owners in the plastics industry. In this conversation, Fredrik Malmfors discusses the innovative solutions offered by Lignin Industries, focusing on the use of lignin as a sustainable alternative to fossil-based plastics. He highlights the importance of cost competitiveness, recyclability, and real-world applications, such as E-commerce bags, while addressing the challenges faced in the biocircular economy. The discussion also touches on regional differences in market readiness and the dynamics between fossil fuel industries and bioplastics.Useful links Lignin Industries: https://www.lignin.se/ourinnovationTransforming lignin into renewable fuels, chemicals and materials: a reviewBiobased, biodegradable and compostable plasticsLignin - a sustainable alternative to fossil-derived raw materials

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• #10 Making bio-based food packaging from tomato peels ft. Tomapaint

  Tommaso Barbieri shares the story of Tomapaint, a startup focused on creating bio-resins from byproducts and waste from the Italian tomato processing industry. He discusses the innovative technology behind their product, bio-based cutin, and its applications in various industries, including food packaging and cosmetics. The conversation also explores Tomapaint's integration within the Italian tomato industry, their partnerships, and the family dynamics of the founding team. Tommaso highlights the scalability of their process, funding strategies, market demand for sustainable solutions, and the impact of EU regulations on their business. He concludes with insights on future innovations and the environmental impact of their technology compared to fossil-based alternatives.Useful linksTomapaint: https://www.tomapaint.com/How the cutin is extracted: https://www.tomapaint.com/what-we-do/productive-process/ Food waste and bioeconomy: opportunity for Italian tomato industry: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0959652619312594 Circular economy and tomatoes: https://www.tomatonews.com/en/circular-economy-the-tomato-sector-values-by-products_2_1501.html

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• #9 Perfume made from recycled textiles, Fast Fashion and the EPR ft. Re-Fresh Global

  In this episode of the BioCircular Loop podcast, Melina Gerdts interviews Viktoria Kanar, CEO of Refresh Global, a startup focused on innovative textile recycling. They discuss the challenges of textile waste management, the impact of fast fashion, and the upcoming EU Waste Framework Directive. Viktoria shares the founding story of Refresh Global, the technology behind their SmartUp system, and the potential applications of their recycled materials. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration in achieving a circular economy and the need for regulatory changes to drive sustainable practices in the fashion industry.Useful links: - https://re-fresh.global- Fast fashion effects on the environment: https://earth.org/fast-fashions-detrimental-effect-on-the-environment/- Sustainable fashion inn the EU: https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/circular-economy/reset-trend/how-eu-making-fashion-sustainable_en- EPR Regulation across EU countries: https://deutsche-recycling.com/blog/comparing-epr-regulations-europe/ 

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• #8 Recycling wild plastic and why scaling the circular economy is also a social mission ft. WILDPLASTIC

  In this episode of the bioCircular Loop podcast, Melina Gerdts discusses the pressing issue of plastic waste and recycling with Christian Sigmund, CEO of WildPlastic. They explore the current state of plastic recycling, the system innovation approach WildPlastic is taking to collect and repurpose plastic waste found in the environment around the world, and the importance of changing consumer perception. The conversation also delves into the social impact of their work, the challenges of scaling their operations, and the future of sustainable plastic solutions.Only 9% of plastic is recycled globally, highlighting the urgent need for better recycling systems.Wild Plastic aims to recover plastic waste from the environment and give it a second life.The company collaborates with informal waste collection organizations in highly polluted regions.Quality control is crucial in ensuring the recycled plastic meets industry standards.There is a growing demand for recycled plastics as companies seek sustainable solutions.Wild Plastic's approach includes a social mission to improve working conditions for local collectors.The narrative around plastic waste needs to shift from villain to valuable resource.Life cycle assessments show significant CO2 savings when using recycled materials.The company is focused on creating a fair trade model for recycled plastics.Innovations in product development are key to expanding the use of wild plastic in various applications.https://wildplastic.comhttps://wildplastic.com/en/blogs/stories/plastic-vs-paper-wildplastic®-im-test-in-der-otto-verpackungsstudie https://plasticseurope.org/sustainability/circularity/recycling/

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