(Bio)Plastics in Europe ft. Dr. Werner Bosmans

In this episode, Dr. Werner Bosmans, a bioengineer at the European Commission, discusses the EU plastics strategy and the single-use plastics directive, as well as the benefits these policies provide to European citizens.

In this episode, Prof. Dr. Barry John McMahon discusses the need of protecting endangered bird species in order to sustain bioeconomy resilience."Answering the Curlew’s Call" Comic book: https://www.biobeo.eu/meet-beo/

In this episode, Juan Ibañez the General Secretary of the MiCA (markets in crypto-assets) Crypto Alliance, talks on how blockchain technology and MiCA can enable sustainability solutions.

Hailey Ciantar, EU Bioeconomy Youth Ambassador, sits down with the Prime Minister of Malta, Robert Abela, for a focused discussion on Malta’s approach to the bioeconomy. This episode is in Maltese.

In this episode, nature and sustainability specialist Hans Friederich covers different applications of bamboo grass and how it may develop into a European industry.Public consultation EU Bioeconomy Strategy 2025: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14555-Towards-a-circular-regenerative-and-competitive-bioeconomy_en

In this episode, Van Carlson discusses the necessity of risk assessment in an ever-changing environment and how the insurance sector is responding to it.More information: https://www.831b.com/

In this episode, Eranda Bandara discusses his path from farming to coffee production and his subsequent research into the value-adding of coffee leftovers.

In this episode, Professor Dr. Alexiei Dingli discusses the use of artificial intelligence in many bioeconomy areas, including agriculture, forestry, waste management, and conservation of biodiversity.

In this episode, Prof. Dr. Sameer Hameer covers aerospace engineering development in Africa, with a focus on Kenya, as well as biofuel manufacturing from waste biomass.

In this episode, Eleanor Scott explains how the Carbon Market works in Europe and how it fits into bioeconomy.