The Lignin Solution: From Forestry Waste to Plastic Innovation
What if plastic could be made — not from fossil fuels — but from forestry residues?In this episode of Plastic Climate Future, we speak with Fredrik Malmfors, CEO of Lignin Industries, about how this abundant, underused natural material is being transformed into a scalable alternative to traditional plastics.With roots in consulting and food supply chains, Fredrik shares his personal journey to biopolymers — and how lignin-based materials can deliver performance, circularity, and value, from trucks to e-commerce packaging.Why tune in:- What makes lignin a game-changer in the bioplastics landscape- How Lignin Industries is building scalable, recyclable solutions- What’s next for bio-based plastics and policy support in Europe
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Is This the Future of Sustainable Food Packaging?
In this episode, we speak with Ved Krishna, the visionary behind Pakka, a company creating compostable food packaging from sugarcane waste — and aiming to scale regenerative packaging across the food industry.With deep roots in India and global ambitions, Ved shares how Pakka is building local supply chains, designing for true end-of-use, and why they’ve chosen to stay laser-focused on just one thing: food packaging.What we explore:- What regenerative packaging means in practice- Why scalability and pricing still challenge bio-based solutions- How values, design, and market pressure intersect in packagingA refreshing, candid, and at times radical take on what it really takes to change the system — and why it’s worth doing.
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Conference Countdown: Why CRE Forum 2025 Matters Now
In this episode of Plastic Climate Future, we speak with Valentijn de Neve, CEO of BlueAlp and President of Chemical Recycling Europe, ahead of the 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 (𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱) — taking place 16 September in Brussels, with a networking reception on the evening of 15 September.𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗿?This episode unpacks why the upcoming forum isn’t just another industry meetup — it’s a strategic moment for anyone serious about the future of circular plastics in Europe:What sets CREF 2025 apart — and why it comes at a critical timeHow regulation, innovation, and demand are aligning to drive real changeWhat to expect — and why it’s worth being in the roomRegister now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chemical-recycling-europe-forum-2025-tickets-1362718530809?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Circular by Design: What It Takes to Rethink Plastics
In this episode of Plastic Climate Future, we speak with Dr. Christine Bunte, Managing Director of Plastics Europe, about what it really means to make plastics circular — and why achieving it is far more complex than simply recycling more.Christine brings a unique perspective, blending a background in polymer chemistry with years in public affairs, now representing Europe’s plastics producers at the center of policy and industry change.What we explore:Why “well-made” packaging can be more sustainable than we thinkThe role of chemical and mechanical recycling in scaling circularityHow cost, innovation, and regulation intersect — and where the bottlenecks areWhy making circularity attractive to consumers is just as critical as policy targets🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!
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Policy Meets Practice: Scaling Circularity Through Regulation
In this episode of Plastic Climate Future, we speak with Olivier Van Volden, a leading expert in plastics regulation and circular policy across Belgium and the EU. With a PhD in polymer science and a career spanning sustainable logistics, packaging legislation, and industry advocacy, Olivier shares how regulation can both enable and challenge the transition toward circularity.This episode also marks a milestone for our team: for the first time, Pedro Guincho steps behind the microphone to lead the discussion.Together, they explore what it takes to align EU legislation with on-the-ground innovation — and why the path to a circular future remains full of roadblocks.What we explore:How the EU’s Green Deal and packaging rules are influencing innovationWhy complexity and uncertainty are holding back circular scale-upThe risk of losing industrial leadership to other global regionsWhat a more effective, purpose-driven regulatory framework could look like🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!
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