Bioeconomy Matters

By Hailey Ciantar and Rita Escórcio

Delve into groundbreaking bioeconomy insights and revelations with podcast host Hailey Ciantar and editor/ producer Rita Escórcio.

Through a series of interviews, you will learn about bioeconomy's pr... more

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How many episodes does Bioeconomy Matters have?

The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.

Bioeconomy Matters episodes:

October 01, 2025 S2E21 - Coffee: the agroforestry love story ft. Etelle Higonnet
In this episode, Etelle Higonnet discusses the need of adopting agroforestry and transforming our agricultural model, with a focus on coffee production.
More information: https://coffeewatch.org/
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48min
September 17, 2025 S2E20 -Taking good care of our waste bags ft. Janek Vähk
In this episode, Janek Vähk discusses the most effective waste management solutions and why we should invest in more sustainable waste management systems.
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38min
September 03, 2025 S2E19 -The Waste Lab ft. Nick Little
In this episode, Nick Little discusses The Waste Lab, a UAE-based startup. This company focuses on converting food scraps into compost.
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22min
July 30, 2025 S2E18 -One Health ft. Dr. Gabrielle Laing
In this episode, Dr. Gabrielle Laing discusses the holistic concept of one health and the importance of understanding our interconnected reality.
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35min
July 16, 2025 S2E17 -World Bioeconomy Forum ft. Jukka Kantola
In this episode, Jukka Kantola, founder of the World Bioeconomy Forum and Chair of the World Bioeconomy Association, discusses the process of developing these worldwide bioeconomy platforms, as well as the importance of bringing together different bioeconomy stakeholders.
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29min
July 02, 2025 S2E16 -(Bio)Plastics in Europe ft. Dr. Werner Bosmans
In this episode, Dr. Werner Bosmans, a bioengineer at the European Commission, discusses the EU plastics strategy and the single-use plastics directive, as well as the benefits these policies provide to European citizens.
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39min
June 18, 2025 S2E15 - Bird Lovers ft. Prof. Dr. Barry John McMahon
In this episode, Prof. Dr. Barry John McMahon discusses the need of protecting endangered bird species in order to sustain bioeconomy resilience.

"Answering the Curlew’s Call" Comic book:
https://www.biobeo.eu/meet-beo/
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30min
June 04, 2025 S2E14 -Can blockchain empower the Bioeconomy? ft. Juan Ibañez
In this episode, Juan Ibañez the General Secretary of the MiCA (markets in crypto-assets) Crypto Alliance, talks on how blockchain technology and MiCA can enable sustainability solutions.
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31min
May 21, 2025 S2E13 -(MT) Bringing Bioeconomy to Malta ft. Malta’s Prime Minister Dr. Robert Abela
Hailey Ciantar, EU Bioeconomy Youth Ambassador, sits down with the Prime Minister of Malta, Robert Abela, for a focused discussion on Malta’s approach to the bioeconomy. This episode is in Maltese.
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16min
May 07, 2025 S2E12 -Unlocking Bamboo in the EU ft. Hans Friederich
In this episode, nature and sustainability specialist Hans Friederich covers different applications of bamboo grass and how it may develop into a European industry.

Public consultation EU Bioeconomy Strategy 2025: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14555-Towards-a-circular-regenerative-and-competitive-bioeconomy_en
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24min

FAQs about Bioeconomy Matters:

How many episodes does Bioeconomy Matters have?

The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.