In this episode we will investigate how it is possible that even bacteria can produce a type of bioplastics, which is called PHA. And even more remarkable this PHA turns out to be also a natural feedstock for them. Why and how do they do that? And what can we learn from microbes about their and even our own metabolism.

Special Guest: Gert Jan Euverink (University of Groningen)

Part of the special Microbes Series.

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In this episode we will investigate why Microbes can crack even the most difficult and stable natural and man-made molecules, such as Benzene, Naphthalene and PFAS. Why and how do they do that? And what can we learn from microbes to improve our current energy-wasting chemistry?

Special Guest: Jan Gerritse (Deltares). Jan is a microbial specialist creating many innovative solutions using the knowledge on how microbes work. He will share us his experience and insights on what microbes can breakdown and what they are capable of doing!

Part of the special Microbes Series.

 Together  with specialists in the field of virology, microbiology and  biochemistry Alexander will take us on a journey into an unknown world  of interesting insights.

Combining insights and working towards cross disciplinary solutions  and the essential questions we might have been overlooking. And who  knows we might discover one or two innovative applications along the  way.

Speaker: Alexander Prinsen (Scope Matters) Alexander is Managing Partner of Scope Matters.  As circular innovation specialist he assists Business Leaders in  creating better sustainable and circular systems. He is part time tutor  at Van Hall Larenstein Leeuwaarden. He is co-host of the Business  network Nieuw Voer. And he advises startups on sustainable and circular  business models.

Speaker: Marc van Bemmel (Orvion) Marc is CEO/owner of Orvion.nl. Orvion is a biotechnology company providing  research and consultancy in the field of Water & Environment.  Orvion has it’s own research Laboratories in Stolwijk near Gouda. Orvion  is dedicated to realizing new sustainable techniques in which  biological techniques are often a key element.

What if we would be able to zoom out? Leaving the microscope and our  traditional human perspective on viruses behind for a minute. What would  happen if we look at viruses as one of the players in a much broader  system? And as such changing our perspective to that of Spaceship Earth  and the role of a virus in the web of life? What lessons can we draw  from nature’s logic on how Spaceship Earth operates?

Moderator Alexander Prinsen is eager to know what questions and insights a different level of abstraction could lead to. Together  with specialists in the field of virology, microbiology and  biochemistry Alexander will take us on a journey into an unknown world  of interesting insights.

Combining insights and working towards cross disciplinary solutions  and the essential questions we might have been overlooking. And who  knows we might discover one or two innovative applications along the  way.

Speaker: Alexander Prinsen (Scope Matters)

Speaker: Marc van Bemmel (Orvion)

Speaker: Richard Kormelink (Wageningen University)
Richard is associate professor and his current research focuses at viral genome transcription-replication, innate immunity and viral counter defense  strategies with the plant and animal-infecting bunyaviruses and geminiviruses. One of the major driving forces in all his research lies  in his interest in the evolutionary relation between the plant- and  animal-infecting bunyaviruses, and the commonalities in cell biology and  innate immunity between the animal and plant kingdom.

Welcome to the Masters of Beautiful Achievements . In each episode Alexander Prinsen interviews Guests about how solutions, “Inspired by Nature”, can provide sustainable opportunities for our future challenges. Since 2013 Alexander Prinsen is globally researching sustainable business models and innovations.

24:00 ZERI & Gunter Pauli - http://www.zeri.org/ & https://www.gunterpauli.com/

Welcome to the Masters of Beautiful Achievements Academy . In each episode Alexander Prinsen interviews Guests about how solutions, “Inspired by Nature”, can provide sustainable opportunities for our future challenges. Since 2013 Alexander Prinsen is globally researching sustainable business models and innovations.

In today's Episode Alexander Prinsen interviews Curt Hallberg from Watreco about Water and Vortex systems. Curt lives in Sweden and works on finding innovations based on nature’s inspiration.

In today's Episode Alexander Prinsen interviews Niklas Wennberg from Stadsjord (Swedish for Urban Soil) about Urban Farming and Future Food. Niklas works in Gothenborg (Sweden) on Urban Farming in the Slakthus.