New Year, New Episode – But First, Let’s Rewind. . . . – - (2025)
We’re kicking off 2026 with something different: a raw, reflective conversation about the episodes that changed how we think about circularity.
Three people. Three generations. Three completely different favorite episodes:
Katarina (our brilliant marketing lead, now finally on mic) chose Voices of the Ocean — where individual action becomes global data. Ocean Conservancy proved that beach cleanups aren’t symbolic — they’re strategic.
John picked Chemical Recycling Europe and Antero’s Legacy — long-term vision over short-term ROI. Antero’s story showed us that innovation is built by people, not just technology.
Mat went with BASF’s Mass Balance and WILDPLASTIC’s Ground Game — the two sides of circularity that can’t exist without each other. BASF showed us industrial transformation isn’t greenwashing when it’s certified, audited, and scaled, while WILDPLASTIC reminded us that humility + commitment > flashy headlines.
And yes, we end by singing our jingle. Badly. You’re welcome.
Looking ahead to 2026:We’re doubling down. More episodes. Tighter focus. One red thread: circularity in action.We’re diving into:
Plastics & health – the risks we can’t ignore
Bio-based innovation – beyond the hype
Systemic change – from waste collectors to chemical giants
This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a platform for the innovators, engineers, founders, and policymakers who refuse to wait for perfect solutions when practical ones exist today. We’re here to amplify the voices shaping a circular future.
Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
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New Year, New Episode – But First, Let’s Rewind. . . . – - (2025)
We’re kicking off 2026 with something different: a raw, reflective conversation about the episodes that changed how we think about circularity.
Three people. Three generations. Three completely different favorite episodes:
Katarina (our brilliant marketing lead, now finally on mic) chose Voices of the Ocean — where individual action becomes global data. Ocean Conservancy proved that beach cleanups aren’t symbolic — they’re strategic.
John picked Chemical Recycling Europe and Antero’s Legacy — long-term vision over short-term ROI. Antero’s story showed us that innovation is built by people, not just technology.
Mat went with BASF’s Mass Balance and WILDPLASTIC’s Ground Game — the two sides of circularity that can’t exist without each other. BASF showed us industrial transformation isn’t greenwashing when it’s certified, audited, and scaled, while WILDPLASTIC reminded us that humility + commitment > flashy headlines.
And yes, we end by singing our jingle. Badly. You’re welcome.
Looking ahead to 2026:We’re doubling down. More episodes. Tighter focus. One red thread: circularity in action.We’re diving into:
Plastics & health – the risks we can’t ignore
Bio-based innovation – beyond the hype
Systemic change – from waste collectors to chemical giants
This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a platform for the innovators, engineers, founders, and policymakers who refuse to wait for perfect solutions when practical ones exist today. We’re here to amplify the voices shaping a circular future.
Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Circular by Design: What It Takes to Rethink Plastics
Plastic. Climate. Future.
40 minutes 47 seconds
4 months ago
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 think
The role of chemical and mechanical recycling in scaling circularity
How cost, innovation, and regulation intersect — and where the bottlenecks are
Why making circularity attractive to consumers is just as critical as policy targets
Listen to the full episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!
Plastic. Climate. Future.
New Year, New Episode – But First, Let’s Rewind. . . . – - (2025)
We’re kicking off 2026 with something different: a raw, reflective conversation about the episodes that changed how we think about circularity.
Three people. Three generations. Three completely different favorite episodes:
Katarina (our brilliant marketing lead, now finally on mic) chose Voices of the Ocean — where individual action becomes global data. Ocean Conservancy proved that beach cleanups aren’t symbolic — they’re strategic.
John picked Chemical Recycling Europe and Antero’s Legacy — long-term vision over short-term ROI. Antero’s story showed us that innovation is built by people, not just technology.
Mat went with BASF’s Mass Balance and WILDPLASTIC’s Ground Game — the two sides of circularity that can’t exist without each other. BASF showed us industrial transformation isn’t greenwashing when it’s certified, audited, and scaled, while WILDPLASTIC reminded us that humility + commitment > flashy headlines.
And yes, we end by singing our jingle. Badly. You’re welcome.
Looking ahead to 2026:We’re doubling down. More episodes. Tighter focus. One red thread: circularity in action.We’re diving into:
Plastics & health – the risks we can’t ignore
Bio-based innovation – beyond the hype
Systemic change – from waste collectors to chemical giants
This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a platform for the innovators, engineers, founders, and policymakers who refuse to wait for perfect solutions when practical ones exist today. We’re here to amplify the voices shaping a circular future.
Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
