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!
The Lignin Solution: From Forestry Waste to Plastic Innovation
Plastic. Climate. Future.
50 minutes 35 seconds
2 months ago
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
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!
