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

In this new episode, Agata Kotkowska Deputy Head of the Bioeconomy & Sustainable Materials, talks about the drafting process of the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy. The new strategy focus on 4 main pillars: scalling innovation and investment, lead markets for bio-based technologies/materials and molecules, sustainable biomass supply (circularity) and positioning EU globally as a leader for sustainable bio-based technology and as a trusted partner in global value chains. Link for the New Strategy: https://environment.ec.europa.eu/publications/bioeconomy-strategy_en

In this episode, UN Affairs Coordinator Enric Noguera discusses the United Nations' duties on global governance and the role of the NGO's in the negotiations.More information about the plant based treaty: https://plantbasedtreaty.org/pt/

In this episode, Marco Pellegrini discusses the cross-sectoral core of the chemical industry and how it could lead to new value chains inside the bioeconomy. More information:Historical overview of Bioeconomy – “Agrification” in the NL as a reference case - https://scijournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bbb.84?utm_source=researchgateCefic study on pathways to reach net zero in 2050 - https://cefic.org/the-carbon-manager/Lead Market Initiative for bio-based products – Priority recommendations -  https://web.archive.org/web/20120106211719/http:/ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/innovation/policy/lead-market-initiative/biobased-products/index_en.htm

In this episode, Barna Kovács discusses the Bioeast initiative, as well as the gaps, challenges, and opportunities in Eastern Europe.

In this episode, Etelle Higonnet discusses the need of adopting agroforestry and transforming our agricultural model, with a focus on coffee production. More information: https://coffeewatch.org/

In this episode, Janek Vähk discusses the most effective waste management solutions and why we should invest in more sustainable waste management systems.

In this episode, Nick Little discusses The Waste Lab, a UAE-based startup. This company focuses on converting food scraps into compost.

In this episode, Dr. Gabrielle Laing discusses the holistic concept of one health and the importance of understanding our interconnected reality.

In this episode, Jukka Kantola, founder of the World Bioeconomy Forum and Chair of the World Bioeconomy Association, discusses the process of developing these worldwide bioeconomy platforms, as well as the importance of bringing together different bioeconomy stakeholders.

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.