Zack Kong is the Founder and CEO of 2050 and Originnovation.With roots in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), 2050 and Originnovation design andmanufacture edible-grade, fully compostable single-use kitchen utensils,pioneering a future free of microplastic pollution by 2050. This episodeexplored the environmental toll of disposable plastics, the science behindtheir innovative alternatives, and the strategic benefits of building asustainability-focused startup in the GBA. We also compared German and Chineseapproaches to circular economies and dissected 2050’s roadmap for entering Europeanmarkets. Through their groundbreaking material innovations and cross-bordercollaborations, Zack’s team is redefining how everyday products can harmonizeplanetary health with human convenience.

The AHK Innovators Podcast is your go-to guide for thelatest innovation news from China. This podcast is tailored for Germaninnovators looking to break into the Chinese market or professionals trying tonavigate the complexities of China’s fast-moving innovation landscape. Thepodcast is hosted by Martin Klose and Christoph Hering and produced by AHKGreater China. More info about us at www.china.ahk.de

欢迎收听AHKInnovators Podcast，这里是您获取中国最新创新资讯的首选平台。本播客专为希望开拓中国市场的德国创新者和试图把握中国复杂多变的创新环境的专业人士量身打造。我们邀请来自德国和中国各行各业，经验丰富的专家和研发负责人深入交谈，帮助您获得竞争优势，加速您在中国的创新策略。通过与成功企业家、初创公司和大型公司的访谈，我们将为您提供关于即将到来的创新市场趋势的新视角。敬请关注我们对未来出行、绿色制造、人工智能、机器人以及中国快速发展的社交媒体世界的最新洞察。

该播客由马廷坤（Martin Klose）和何瑞（Christoph Hering）主持，由德国海外商会联盟·大中华区制作出品。