What does sustainability entail in today's society? Everything and nothing. Avoid greenwashing and learn with me as I talk with professionals, philanthropists and entrepreneurs who are at work to shape a greener tomorrow.
EN - Are the C02 sequestration properties of plants homogenous?Emanuele Rissone is the President of a company called Forever Bambù, which strives to find abandoned pieces of land in Italy, understand the ecological characteristics of such lands and restore vegetation within these through the planting of giant bamboo.The conversation explores some of the characteristics of giant bamboo and some of the key applications and uses associated with this versatile plant. Tune in to find out more about the exciting and important work that this company is carrying forward and much more, enjoy!IT - Le proprietà di sequestro di CO2 sono omogenee fra tutte le piante?Emanuele Risssone è il Presidente di una società chiamata Forever Bambù, la quale si è prefissa come obbiettivo quello di bonificare terreni abbandonati e inutilizzati sul suolo italiano tramite la piantagione del bambù gigante.La conversazione affronta alcune delle caratteristiche del bambù gigante e gli usi principali associati con questa pianta unica nel suo genere. Sintonizzatevi per scoprire di più su alcuni dei progetti su cui sta lavorando al momento Forever Bambù e molto di più, buon ascolto!Link to Forever Bambù's LinkedIn page
EN - How will the future of green mobility look like in our cities?Riccardo Campanile is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of an innovative start-up called Social Green Mobility, which strives to design, develop and deploy innovative mobility services. More specifically, the company aims to provide a closed-loop bike renting strategy, thereby tackling the issue of mopeds and bikes left unattended in urban centres.The conversation also explores the company's current and future plans for a successful rollout of its bikes in Italy and much more, enjoy!IT - Quale sarà il futuro della mobilità green nelle nostre città?Riccardo Campanile è il Co-Fondatore e Direttore Esecutivo di una start-up innovativa chiamata Social Green Mobility, la quale ha come obbiettivo quello di sviluppare e fornire servizi di mobilità innovativi e sostenibili. In aggiunta, l'azienda intende fornire una strategia per affitto di biciclette a circolo chiuso, in modo da sopperire al problema dei monopattini e biciclette elettriche lasciate incustodite nei centri urbani.La conversazione affronta anche i piani attuali e futuri dell'azienda per il rilascio delle loro biciclette in Italia e tanto altro, buon ascolto!Link to Riccardo's LinkedIn profile
EN - How should nature-based solutions' projects be structured and delivered in order to ensure their long-term success?Alberto is an agronomist and the discussion explores the complexity behind reforestation projects. Tune in to learn more about how the varying characteristics of plants should be accounted for when quantifying the carbon sequestration properties of natural-based projects and how central biodiversity is when talking about reforestation. Enjoy!IT - Come dovrebbero essere strutturati i progetti e le soluzioni basate sulla natura per assicurarne il loro successo a lungo termine?Alberto è un agronomo e la discussione affronta la complessità legata al tema della riforestazione. In aggiunta, vengono discusse anche le diverse caratteristiche delle piante e come queste debbano essere prese in considerazione quando si quantificano le proprietà di sequestro di CO2 di progetti a base naturale e come la biodiversità debba essere al centro di qualsiasi progetto di riforestazione. Buon ascolto!
How can small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) embark on a decarbonisation journey?Sam Zindel is the Managing Director of a digital marketing agency in the UK and has recently founded an initiative, called Low Carbon Leaders, which helps SMEs go beyond net zero. Also, another initiative falling under the Low Carbon Leaders' umbrella is the Million Tree Pledge and to date pledgers have committed to planting over 24 million trees.Moreover, the conversation explores the ins and outs faced by Sam on his decarbonisation efforts within his business and much more, enjoy!Link to Sam's LinkedIn profile
How can the waste disposal and treatment issue possibly be tackled in a major African capital?Martin Tumusiime is the Co-Founder and CEO of an innovative startup called Yo-Waste, which strives to provide a location-based, on-demand garbage collection service in Kamapala, Uganda, thereby connecting households and businesses to garbage collection companies and recycling firms.Additionally, the conversation explores some of the similarities pertaining to the waste treatment and disposal problem currently affecting other African cities and much more, enjoy!Link to Martin's LinkedIn profile
EN - 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 and much more, enjoy!IT - Potranno le bioplastiche a lungo termine andare a sostituire le plastiche convenzionali e, se si, come si rapportano in confronto a quest'ultime?Gianni Tagliapietra è il Co-Founder e CEO di una start-up innovativa chiamata Mixcycling srl, la quale è stata fondata con con l'obiettivo specifico di nobilitare gli scarti organici dei sistemi di produzione. Difatti, Mixcycling vuole diventare un punto di riferimento nel mondo della sostenibilità dei materiali, ridando alla natura il suo ruolo da protagonista e limitando l'uso di risorse.La conversazione esplora anche alcuni dei blend unici a cui sta lavorando al momento Mixcyling con i suoi partner e molto altro, buon ascolto!Link to Gianni's LinkedIn profile
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 and much more, enjoy!Link to Gregg's LinkedIn profile
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.Tune in to find out more about some of the main inefficiencies found along the food supply chain and how technology can contribute to tackling some of these deficiencies, enjoy!Link to Lorenzo's LinkedIn profile
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 (IPPs) 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 and much more, enjoy!Link to Thomas' LinkedIn page
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. Tune in to find out about the importance of community behind the swapping of pre-loved clothes and how the GIFTD economy will be able to contribute to a more sustainable world in the long-term, enjoy!Link to Hannah's LinkedIn profile
EN - Is it be 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, enjoy!IT - È possibile sviluppare soluzioni innovative ed ecologiche che vadano a risolvere problematiche inerenti all'inquinamento nella nostra società?Alfonso Coppola è il CEO e Fondatore di Rithema, una start-up innovativa fondata nel 2015, nata con lo scopo di sviluppare progetti ecosostenibili ed energicamente autonomi.La conversazione esplora anche alcuni dei progetti e delle soluzioni che Rithema ha sviluppato recentemente e molto altro, buon ascolto!Link to Rithema's website
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.Tune in to learn more about the basics of sacred geometry and how natural materials can be deployed to put together amazing architectural structures, enjoy!Link to Jaime's LinkedIn profile
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.Tune in to learn more about why and how Indigenous peoples are so important for the successful guardianship of key habitats and much more, enjoy!Link to Felipe's LinkedIn profile
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.Tune in to learn more about the exciting properties and uses associated with insect-based protein and much more, enjoy!Link to Laura's LinkedIn profile
How does someone decide to start their own personal conservation project and how can habitat protection help biodiversity conservation?John and Wendy 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.Tune in to find out more about the importance of habitat protection to prevent species extinction and much more, enjoy!Link to Wendy's LinkedIn profile
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.Tune in to learn more about how students can help tackling fast fashion through the circulating and re-purposing of pre-loved clothes, enjoy!Link to Zaqiya's LinkedIn profile
What renewable energy solutions are best suited for rural communities in the African continent? Norah 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. Tune in to find out more about the energy options available to off-grid communities in Kenya and much more, enjoy!Link to Norah's LinkedIn profile
How can robotics help improve the performance of sports grounds?Christian 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.Tune in to find out more about the role that better data access and management can play within sports and agriculture in the future, enjoy!Link to Christian's LinkedIn profile
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 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. Tune in to find out how sports can unite people in society's fight against climate change and to find out Tristan's answers to questions from the audience, enjoy!Link to Tristan's LinkedIn profile
How will innovation and data contribute to the decarbonisation of the automotive sector?Edoardo 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. Enjoy!Link to Edoardo's LinkedIn profile
What can be done to reduce the amount of packaging found in supermarkets?Ottavia 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. Tune in to find out how we can be less dependent on plastic packaging in our everyday life. Enjoy!Link to Ottavia's LinkedIn profile
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. Tune in to learn more about the recycling processes in this field and enjoy!Link to Ahmed's LinkedIn profile
Jade Shola is a natural conservation exercise found in the Nilgiri hills region in India. Gadhu's pilot project aims at restoring the local habitat to its natural standard. Please beware that one listen to the podcast equates to the planting of a tree and two shrubs by Upstream Ecology, so let's tune in and plant as many of those trees and shrubs as possible. Enjoy!Link to Gadhu's LinkedIn profile
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. Enjoy!Link to Jason's LinkedIn profile
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 SMRs and makes a case for their future implementation. Tune in to hear more about this intriguing energy alternative and enjoy!Link to Ilaria's LinkedIn profile
Casa Congo is an NGO situated in Nicaragua and founded on the principles of sustainable development. Tune in to discover the amazing projects run there and how you could get involved as a volunteer. Please be advised that one listen to this podcast will correspond to the rescuing of a turtle egg by the amazing staff at Casa Congo, therefore let's tune in and rescue as many of those turtle eggs as possible. Enjoy!Link to Nicholas' LinkedIn profile
What is Direct Air Capture (DAC) and what can you do with the CO2 once it has been captured from the atmosphere? Ari has experience in the clean-tech space and has co-founded an online catalyst initiative aimed at advancing DAC's societal uptake. Tune in and enjoy!Link to Ari's LinkedIn profile
How has solar reached grid parity and how is solar progressing in developing economies?These are some of the topics touched upon in the conversation with Stefano Madeddu, who happens to be an experienced professional in the Italian solar photovoltaic market and much more. Tune in and enjoy the podcast!Link to Stefano's LinkedIn profile
What role is the oil and gas sector going to play in our transition towards the net zero target?The conversation explored how the industry will change going forward and other interesting developments concerning the field in question. Enjoy!Link to Matias' LinkedIn profile
Can society become greener as a result of the pandemic? The discussion in the podcast approached this sensitive matter and analysed clean alternatives, such as geothermal energy. Enjoy!Link to Alessandro's LinkedIn profile
Is hydrogen all hype or will it play a key part in society's future energy transition?Fausto is a seasoned oil & gas expert and has recently taken an interest in hydrogen and the role that it can play in the future. The discussion explores the main uses and applications of hydrogen. Enjoy!Link to Fausto's LinkedIn profile
Alberto Mallarino is a an agronomist by profession and has been involved in recent years with projects regarding the treatment of waste. Joining us is also Lorenzo Frisone, a university student studying environmental engineering.Link to Alberto's LinkedIn profile
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