In this episode, we meet Tomas Vucurevic, founder and managing director of BRAIND® and a renowned expert in sustainable ingredient branding.  

During our conversation, Tomas sheds a light on the evolution of ingredient branding, from its early days centered around enhancing product performance, it has now shifted towards a purpose-driven approach, aiming to tackle environmental and social challenges. In addition, Tomas shares his perspective on the importance of collaboration in the application and implementation of a circular economy, while presenting the concept of the regenerative economy, which aims to move beyond sustainability and actively restore ecosystems and communities. 

In this episode, we talk to Daniel Guntschnig, whose fascinating background allowed him to shift his focus and co-found one of the leading innovators in the bio-based sustainable materials’ industry, Polyola.

Daniel's story is one of passion, innovation, and perseverance. He embarked on a journey to create positive change by addressing environmental challenges. Teaching himself chemistry from a book, he co-founded Polyola, a leading innovator in the space of bio-based polymer technologies in the thermoset/composite sector. Starting in the surfboard industry, Polyola's breakthroughs include the development of polyurethane and polyester resins with high recycling content, reducing dependence on crude oil.

Concluding, the conversation ends with advice for young innovators, emphasizing the importance of passion, tenacity, and collaboration.

In this episode, we’ll delve into the exciting journey of his company, the transformative potential of their bio-based materials, as well as the difficulties of competing with mass production and an already established market of cost-efficient plastics. Concluding, our guest also suggests on finding the right value proposition to penetrate the market, and gives us an interesting application for bio-based plastics!

Join us on the second part of our podcast coverage of the renowned World Bio Markets conference in The Hague. In this episode, we continue to bring you insights and interviews with industry experts who are driving change in the realm of renewable material technologies and their applications.

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In this episode, PCF had the privilege of partnering with the renowned World Bio Markets conference in The Hague, where experts from various fields come together to discuss the latest advancements in renewable material technologies and their applications. Join us as we share live impressions from the conference and highlight key interviews with industry leaders who are driving change towards a more sustainable bio-based future.

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In this thought-provoking discussion with Plastic Climate Future, John Bessant extends our understanding of managing innovation, AI, and circularity, providing insights that are as deep as they are enlightening. Tune in to get a whole new perspective on innovation, and how it shapes our world.

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Listen to our exciting discussion with Alex Thielen from Bioplastics Magazine, and learn what they do to support the circular economy value chain!
In this podcast, we also discussed opinions and perspectives about bioplastics, and challenges in conveying important information into nice stories

Find out more about Bioplastics Magazine at https://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/

And check out their Bioplastic Basics Book HERE: https://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/books/bioplastics.php

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Don't miss out on our conversation with Charles Dimmler from Checkerspot!
Checkerspot aims to encourage the use of more sustainably sourced raw materials in creating products. They use microorganisms to produce these alternative materials and are committed to practical applications that are relevant to the bioeconomy sector; such as by also focusing to improve the final product's performance.

Find out more about Checkerspot at https://checkerspot.com/

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Follow our discussion with Roy Brooks from CirQulor!
CirQulor focuses on providing a platform of utilities and services covering all aspects of the alternative materials supply chain. They aim to integrating people, resources and systems for a post plastic world.

Find out more about CirQulor at https://cirqulor.com/

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Follow our discussion with Paul MacDonald from World BioMarkets!

Find out more about World Bio Markets at https://www.worldbiomarkets.com/ and keep updated with the latest news about bioeconomy here https://worldbiomarketinsights.com/

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