Plastic packaging waste is a global crisis, with over 150 million tonnes produced annually and only 10% recycled. The packaging sector leads single-use plastic pollution, demanding innovative solutions.

In the latest episode of Talks with Turquoise, Managing Director Ian Thomas sits down with Guy Newcombe, CEO of Archipelago Technology Group to discuss:

• The urgent need to reduce plastic packaging waste and shift to renewable materials
• Archipelago’s proprietary Powerdrop™ inkjet technology that coats paper and sustainable materials like wood pulp, sugarcane, seaweed, and prawn shells
• How Archipelago’s scalable machines can coat millions of packages and cut carbon emissions
• Ongoing fundraising to drive growth
• Archipelago’s plans for the future

Tune in to hear how Archipelago is transforming packaging with cutting-edge, eco-friendly coating technology, powering the global shift away from plastic.

Herbicide-free weed control is gaining traction as concerns grow over the environmental and health risks associated with chemical herbicides. One company leading the charge is Weedingtech, whose Foamstream technology provides a sustainable and highly effective alternative for municipal and commercial weed management.

In this episode, Turquoise’s Ian Thomas sits down with Leo de Montaignac, CEO of Weedingtech, to discuss:

• The challenges of traditional herbicide use and the shift towards sustainable alternatives
• How Foamstream works and its effectiveness in weed control, sanitisation, and graffiti removal
• Weedingtech’s global impact and adoption by major organisations, from city parks to football clubs
• The future of herbicide-free weed management and innovations in the space

Tune in to explore how Weedingtech is revolutionising weed control with safe, scalable, and eco-friendly solutions.

In this episode of Talks with Turquoise, Ali Naini speaks to James Widmer, CEO of Advanced Electric Machines (AEM), about their innovative technology used in electric motors and their role in sustainable transportation. 

AEM focuses on creating electric motors that eliminate the use of rare earth materials and copper. The conversation explores the superior performance, efficiency, and recycling benefits of AEM's motors, as well as the challenges and future growth of the electric vehicle market.

They also discuss:

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In the latest episode of Talks with Turquoise, Managing Director Ian Thomas delves into the transformative realm of thermal energy storage technology with Dr. Robert Pfab, Chief Operating Officer of carbonclean.

carbonclean is pioneering high-temperature thermal energy storage systems designed to support the decarbonisation of industrial process heat. This innovative technology harnesses intermittent renewable energy to generate continuous, high-temperature heat, capable of storing up to several gigawatt-hours (GWh) of energy. Its integration into existing industrial processes positions it as a ground-breaking solution for energy-intensive industries.

Ian and Robert discuss:

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In the latest episode of Talks with Turquoise, Managing Director Ian Thomas finds out more about a company that aims to revolutionise the construction industry. He spoke to the founder and CEO of Adaptavate, Tom Robinson.

Adaptavate's Breathaboard is a direct, drop-in alternative to plasterboard, but one that is bio-based and carbon sequestering, resulting in a recyclable, lower-carbon product.

Ian and Tom discuss:

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With rapidly increasing sales of electronic items, e-waste has become one of the fastest-growing waste streams. In the UK alone, half a billion small electronic items will end up in landfill each year. 

One UK business is innovating to address the huge challenge of e-waste. Jiva Materials has created the world’s first fully recyclable printed circuit board laminate. Currently, printed circuit boards are responsible for the biggest share of the overall carbon footprint of an electronic device.

In this episode, Turquoise International’s Ian Thomas spoke to Jiva Materials’ CEO Dr Jonathan Swanston.

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As the UN Climate Change Conference Cop 28 gets underway in Dubai, businesses are grappling with ever-changing requirements for their path to net zero. 

Whilst some race to catch up, others want to get ahead of the game. But the route to reducing emissions varies hugely from sector to sector. 

In this episode of Talks with Turquoise, we hear from a business that helps organisations measure and monitor their greenhouse gas emissions by providing sector-specific solutions.

Luke Jackson, a senior associate at Turquoise International, speaks to Neil Ross Russell, co-founder of Net Zero Now.

They discuss the evolving world of carbon accounting, Net Zero Now’s work with sectors ranging from hospitality to accounting and what’s next for the business.

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Advances in battery technology have played a major role in the car industry's shift towards electric vehicles. Whilst batteries have become more efficient and affordable, they typically become redundant when their capacity falls by just 25%. That’s why reuse in other applications is essential to maximising the environmental benefits of EVs. Connected Energy's pioneering energy storage solution almost doubles the life of an EV battery's lifespan. 

In this latest podcast, the second instalment of our low-carbon transport series, Ali Naini, a managing director at Turquoise, interviews Matthew Lumsden, founder and CEO of Connected Energy.

The global automotive industry is undergoing a monumental change with the shift from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles.

It’s a topic that is being discussed in Brussels at the Future of Transport Conference. One of the big challenges for drivers of electric cars is range anxiety: how far can they travel before they need to stop and charge up? It's an issue that puts off many from buying an electric car. 

But for trucks, the challenge of predicting range is arguably more important and it's firmly on the agenda of global haulage firms looking to upgrade their fleets to electric.

In this episode, Turquoise International's Managing Director Ian Thomas spoke to Justin Ott, founder and CEO of Spark EV, a company, that was set up to help car and truck makers accurately determine journey times and distances.

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions is developing the world’s first zero-emissions hydrogen fuel-powered aircraft. In the latest episode of Talks with Turquoise, Cranfield CEO Paul Hutton speaks to Ian Thomas, managing director at Turquoise International. They discuss:

- Why hydrogen is more suitable than hybrid electric

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