Can bioplastics truly substitute conventional plastics in the long-term and, if so, how do they perform in comparison?

Gianni Tagliapietra is the Co-Founder and CEO of a start-up called Mixcycling srl, which was founded with the specific goal of re-purposing organic scraps from the systems of production. In fact, Mixcycling aims to become a landmark in the world of material sustainability, giving nature back its protagonist role and limiting the use of resources.

The conversation also touches upon some of the unique blends that Mixcycling is currently working on with some of its partners.

How would someone be able to help to collect data to tackle some of the most significant environmental and human challenges that our planet is currently facing?

Gregg Treinish is the Founder and Executive Director of a non-profit organisation called Adventure Scientists, which strives to equip researchers and other partners with data collected from outdoors that is crucial to addressing environmental and human health challenges.

The conversation also explores some of the most significant research milestones that Adventure Scientists has helped contribute to over the last decade.

How would it be possible to ensure that less food is wasted along the food supply chain?

Lorenzo Conti is the Founder and Managing Director of Crover, an agri-tech start-up, which aims to reduce waste in the long-term storage of grains by mapping conditions within grain bulks and this is achieved through the deployment of the world’s first technology for locomotion in bulk solids.

How can renewable energy projects in developing economies be sponsored by retail investors and how are such projects ensured to succeed?

Thomas Frank is the CEO and Founder of enPower.life, which happens to be one of the first blockchain-based Independent Power Producers (IPP’s) which invests in People, Planet and Profit and which also connects investors around the world with profitable projects in emerging markets.

The conversation also explores the logistical, economic and social intricacies associated with ensuring that such projects are run successfully in developing economies.

Tune in to find out more about enPowerl.life's latest successful project in Uganda through the installation of solar panels at a 5-star eco-tourism hotel near Kampala.

How can the swapping of pre-loved clothes contribute to a more sustainable world?

Hanna Kromminga is the Founder and CEO of a soon to be launched start-up called GIFTD, which aims to enable people to gift pre-loved clothes to friends, family and neighbours in an attempt to tackle fast fashion and promote circularity within the fashion industry as a whole.

Is it possible to develop innovative solutions to tackle polluting issues in our society using sustainable materials?

Alfonso Coppola is the CEO and founder at Rithema, a start-up founded in 2015, which specialises in the development of technological and ecologically sound solutions to optimise and decarbonise our everyday life.

The conversation also explores some of the projects and solutions that Rithema has developed recently and much more.

What is sacred geometry and how can it inspire the creation of beautiful architectural structures through the use of natural materials?

Jaime Peña is the Creative Director at Arquitectura Mixta, which happens to be a multidisciplinary group focused on bio-architecture and the use of natural materials for the creation of habitats in universal harmony.

The conversation touches upon the main characteristics of bio-architecture and also explores the role that sacred geometry can play in ensuring that people are more in tune with their natural surroundings.

How are indigenous communities central in the successful guardianship of key endangered ecosystems on a worldwide scale?

Felipe Contreras is the Associate Producer at Nia Tero and the Producer for Nia Tero's Seedcast podcast. Nia Tero strives to ensure that indigenous peoples have the economic power and cultural independence to steward, support, and protect their livelihoods and territories they call home.

The conversation also explores the key role that storytelling can play in ensuring that the voices and views of indigenous communities are broadcasted to as wide an audience as possible.

What can insect-based protein be used for and how can it be instrumental in a circular economy?

Laura Stanford is the Founder and CEO of The Bug Picture, which represents a regenerative agriculture company, that is revolutionising the way people view insect-based protein.

The conversation also explores the potential role that insect-based protein can play in changing our nutrition in the long-term and how insect-based protein solutions can be pivotal in fighting adverse natural phenomena, such as the infestation of locusts occurring in Kenya.

How does someone decide to start their own personal conservation project and how can habitat protection help biodiversity conservation?

John Steward and Wendy Hapgood are the Founders and Directors of an NGO called Wild Tomorrow Fund, which stands to provide under-supplied natural reserves with the equipment and materials needed to combat the poaching epidemic in the African continent.

Additionally, the conversation also explores how Wild Tomorrow Fund secured a plot of riverfront wilderness in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, creating a new protected area called the Ukuwela Conservancy. This area is strategically situated between two important natural reserves and will serve as a pivotal bridge for the species to cross and roam freely between the two parks.

How can fast fashion be halted and what can the next generation of consumers do to contribute to fighting this environmentally damaging phenomenon?

The conversation features Zaqiya Cajee who is the CEO and Founder of an eco-clothing exchange initiative called SwopItUp, which aims to provide students from secondary schools in the UK with the opportunity to exchange clothes for free.

What renewable energy solutions are best suited for rural communities in the African continent?

Norah Magero is the co-founder of an NGO called Drop Access, which stands to provide rural and off-grid communities with access to tailored renewable energy solutions. The conversation also explores the role of gender inequality when it comes to equitable energy access for all members of a given household in a rural setting.

How can robotics help improve the performance of sports grounds?

Christian von Scheidt is the co-founder of a start-up called E-Nano, which aims to use its cloud platform to measure, analyse and feedback real-time data back to groundkeepers and sport fields managers. The conversation also touches upon the role that robotics will play in optimising soil efficiency within agriculture.

What does sustainability entail within motorsports and how can sports act as a catalyst for people to rally behind society's fight against climate change?

Tristan Niesslein has significant experience working within motorsports and has decided to start his own consultancy, Niesslein Sustainability Partners, to tackle the issue of sustainability in the sector. The conversation also explores the strides made by other circuits focused on environmental significance within motorsports, such as Formula E and Extreme E.

How will innovation and data contribute to the decarbonisation of the automotive sector?

Edoardo Di Molfetta works as a Data Analyst and the conversation explores the disruptive role that innovation has played throughout the pandemic. Also, the interview touches upon the significant role that data will have in facilitating the future decarbonisation of the automotive sector, amongst others.

What can be done to reduce the amount of packaging found in supermarkets?

Ottavia Belli founded a start-up called Sfusitalia, which is designed to map the on-tap shopping venues in Italy. Shopping on tap has multiple benefits and the conversation explores them.

How does the recycling of plastic bottles work and what kind of market is it?

The podcast explores the economic and operational intricacies associated with the recycling of polyethylene (PET) plastic bottles.

Jade Shola is a natural conservation exercise found in the Nilgiri hills region in India.

Gadhu Sundaram's pilot project aims at restoring the local habitat to its natural standard.

What role will data and innovation play in decarbonising the construction sector going forward?

The podcast explores the challenges we face ahead of digitalising a resource and capital-intensive sector, such as the construction industry.

Are Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) the future of nuclear and can they eliminate the risk of human error?

Today's podcast with Ilaria Capelli explores the main characteristics of SMR’s and makes a case for their future implementation.