Is the polymer age coming to an end? Prof. Josef Jančář from VUT Brno comes by to discuss both opportunities and innovative solutions plastics have brought us, while acknowledging the challenges that come along with them. He and Michael contemplate topics such as applied research funding, public demand for a solution and viable alternatives to current material applications. 

Undergoing major transformation comes with facing challenges, recognizing weaknesses and creating new solutions. Transitioning from a linear to a circular economy is no different. On this episode, Michael invites Vojtěch Vosecký from the Institute of Circular Economy to shine a light on the issue, discuss the challenges and identify opportunities such a transformation can offer.

On this episode of “Let’s talk about it”, Lukáš Sedláček, founder of the European Leadership Academic Institute (https://elai.cz/) , comes by to discuss the power of stories to inspire change and drive innovation.