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Climate change is a major challenge facing us today. We need to switch to sustainable solutions to maintain our standard of living in areas such as energy, mobility and plastic usage. This podcast explores the current challenges in the fields of energy and chemicals and the potential technologies and innovations that can help find solutions for the future. Join us on a journey to understand how this industry is transforming and how it can provide answers to the biggest questions of our time.

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    • Apr 9, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Geothermal for all: On a mission to scalable renewable energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 30:59


    Can geothermal energy be scaled up globally? In this episode we look at the true arrival of geothermal energy – that important last link that connects this infinite, renewable resource with population centers around the world.To discuss this innovative geothermal energy solution, our host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Dr. Carsten Reinhold, Geoscience Manager at Eavor. Eavor is a next generation geothermal energy company that promises clean, reliable, and affordable energy on a global scale. More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usMore about Eavor: Eavor - The World's First Scalable Form of Clean Baseload PowerThe Eavor Loop: Technology - Eavor - Closed-loop Geothermal, Unlike Any OtherEavor in Geretsried: Eavor-Loop™ Geretsried (eavor-geretsried.de)OMV's Sustainability Target & Commitments: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/our-approach/targets-commitmentsGeothermal energy at OMV: Geothermal energy | Environmentally Friendly Energy | OMV.comOMV Blog on geothermal energy: https://www.omv.com/en/blog/geothermal-energy-energy-from-the-subsurface    Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv

    The Heat Below: Geothermal drilling techniques

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 21:26


    What are the distinctions between different geothermal systems? Why does OMV have to drill several kilometers deep for geothermal energy if geothermal heat can also be harvested several hundred meters deep? Is it necessary to establish new drilling sites every time, or is it possible to drill at existing locations? In this episode our host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by two special guests to help us explore the depths of this topic: Nina Romich, project expert on low carbon business at OMV and Johannes Ettl, senior project manager for well construction at OMV. More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usOMV's Sustainability Target & Commitments: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/our-approach/targets-commitmentsGeothermal energy at OMV: Geothermal energy | Environmentally Friendly Energy | OMV.comOMV Blog on geothermal energy: https://www.omv.com/en/blog/geothermal-energy-energy-from-the-subsurface Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv

    Heat from within, a geothermal Odyssey to the Core

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 28:22


    What is the role of geothermal energy in the context of deep decarbonization and transitioning to a low carbon future? How much of Austria's energy needs will be covered by geothermal energy? How much of Europe's needs? In this episode our host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Peter Seifert. He is one of the founding members of the Geothermal Society of Austria, the “GTÖ”, which promotes all things geothermal, arguing that tapping into shallow, mid-distance and deep sources is both wise and necessary to fulfill Austria's energy needs amid the transition to renewable energy. More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usOMV's Sustainability Target & Commitments: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/our-approach/targets-commitmentsGeothermal energy at OMV: Geothermal energy | Environmentally Friendly Energy | OMV.comOMV Blog on geothermal energy: https://www.omv.com/en/blog/geothermal-energy-energy-from-the-subsurface   GTÖ: GTÖ - Home - Geothermie für Österreich (geothermie-oesterreich.at)GTÖ podcast: Gesammelte podcasts zum Thema Geothermie - Geothermie für Österreich (geothermie-oesterreich.at) Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv

    Underground Promise: Harnessing Earth's Heat for Urban Comfort

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 27:25


    Everybody loves a treasure hunt, and it turns out there is a massive source of renewable energy buried right beneath Vienna. A project called „Deeep“ is on the verge of tapping into it and making the Austrian capital one of the world's first major cities to have geothermal energy become a big part of its future energy mix.   To find out more about this ambitious treasure hunt, the progress made so far and the promise for tomorrow our host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by two guests in this episode. Peter Keglovic is the project manager for geothermal energy at „Wien Energie”. Bernhard Novotny is head of OMV's Geothermal Projects in Low Carbon Business. More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usOMV's Sustainability Target & Commitments: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/our-approach/targets-commitmentsGeothermal energy at OMV: Geothermal energy | Environmentally Friendly Energy | OMV.comOMV Blog on geothermal energy: https://www.omv.com/en/blog/geothermal-energy-energy-from-the-subsurface   Wien Energie: Wien Energie » Angebote zu Strom, Gas & FernwärmeProject Deeep: Climate-neutral district heating: Wien Energie and OMV establish joint venture for deep geothermal energy Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv

    Heat from within – how geothermal energy works

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 33:52


    In this new season we will be talking about an entirely hot new topic: geothermal energy. To find out all about how it works, why it isn't being used widely today, and whether it will be widely used tomorrow our host and journalist, Steve Chaid, is joined by Edith Haslinger. She is a senior scientist for sustainable thermal Energy systems at AIT, the Austrian Institute of Technology.  More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usOMV's Sustainability Target & Commitments: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/our-approach/targets-commitmentsGeothermal energy at OMV: Geothermal energy | Environmentally Friendly Energy | OMV.comOMV Blog on geothermal energy: https://www.omv.com/en/blog/geothermal-energy-energy-from-the-subsurface   AIT (Austrian Institute of Technology): Startseite - AIT Austrian Institute Of TechnologyGeothermal energy research project: Geothermal heating and cooling networks for industry, commerce and residential buildings The NEFI research project CASCADE is developing concepts for the geothermal heat supply of two municipalities and two industrial companies with gradual heat utilization - AIT Austrian Institute Of Technology Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv

    The changing gears of mobility

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 32:58


    We all rely on mobility, but we need to switch to sustainable options. What will the future of transportation look like? Is electric mobility the optimal path forward? What else do we need?Our host and journalist, Steve Chaid, is joined by Lina Mosshammer from the public benefit organization VCÖ and Eric Schulze, Senior Vice President of Retail Mobility & Convenience at OMV, to explore future trends in sustainable transportation. As they engage in discussion, they will be navigating the streets of Vienna emission-free. More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-us OMV's Sustainability Target & Commitments: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/our-approach/targets-commitments Electric mobility at OMV: Electric Mobility l Sustainable fuels & feedstocks l OMV.com | OMV.com VCÖ Mobilität mit Zukunft: VCÖ - Mobilität mit Zukunft (vcoe.at) What are e-fuels: E-Fuel – Wikipedia Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Sustainable Aviation Fuel | Climate-friendly future | OMV.com Nationaler Energie- und Klimaplan: Nationaler Energie- und Klimaplan: Konsultation gestartet (umweltbundesamt.at)  Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv

    Sustainability Scores Uncovered?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 26:07


    ESG ratings are becoming ever more important when it comes to measuring the sustainability efforts of companies. But which factors do these ratings look at? How can companies like OMV, that might not be perceived as a sustainable company, get top ratings?Our host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Laura Engshuber-Wohnhaas, senior expert for ESG management at OMV, to discuss the role of ESG ratings and how they ensure the sustainability and ethical impact of companies.  More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usOMV's Sustainability Target & Commitments: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/our-approach/targets-commitmentsWhat is ESG: Environmental, social, and corporate governance - WikipediaSustainable investment: Sustainable investments account for more than a third of global assets | ReutersSustainable Aviation Fuels: Sustainable Aviation Fuel | Climate-friendly future | OMV.comGreen Claims Initiative: EMAS and the Green Claims initiative (europa.eu)Paris Agreement: The Paris Agreement | UNFCCCEU taxonomy: EU taxonomy for sustainable activities (europa.eu)Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence: Corporate sustainability due diligence (europa.eu)Supply Chain Act: Supply Chain Act - WikipediaPrinciples for Responsible Investing: What Are the Principles for Responsible Investing (PRI)? - ESG | The Report (esgthereport.com) Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv

    Can we exit fossil NOW?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 30:35


    How can a possible path to net zero look like? Can we switch to renewable energy immediately and quit fossil fuels now? Our host and journalist Steve Chaid talked to Georg Brasseur, a leading expert on electrical engineering and the energy transition, about the steps that we need to take to accelerate the energy transition. Based on his scientific research, Professor Brasseur has mapped out a possible path to a successful transition to green energies, but he has come to some counterintuitive conclusions.  More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usOMV's Sustainability Target & Commitments: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/our-approach/targets-commitmentsAbout netER: new energy transition Europe Researchassociation - netER - Verein zur Weiterentwicklung der Energiewende EuropasEU energy import: The EU imported 58% of its energy in 2020 - Products Eurostat News - Eurostat (europa.eu)Synfuels or synthetic fuels: Synthetic fuel - WikipediaSolid oxide fuel cells: Solid oxide fuel cell - Wikipedia Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv

    Can plastics ensure a more sustainable future?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 28:46


    The switch from fossil fuels to renewables is being made possible by plastics. If this sounds counterintuitive to you, listen to this episode of OMV's podcast series “Rethinking Resources”. This time, the host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Bart Verheule, global marketing director for energy at Borealis, a plastic and chemicals company that is one of the world's leading providers of polyolefin solutions. They are discussing the role of innovative cables in the energy transition. More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usMore about Borealis: Polyolefins | Base Chemicals | Fertilizers - Borealis (borealisgroup.com)OMV's Sustainability Target & Commitments: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/our-approach/targets-commitmentsOMV Strategy 2030: High-quality plastics for the energy transition: https://youtu.be/Z1Q9abUKSqUAbout the Ostend Declaration: European countries pledge huge expansion of North Sea wind farms | Wind power | The GuardianNuclear power: Nuclear power | Definition, Issues, & Facts | BritannicaBorealis Borlink technology: https://www.borealisgroup.com/innovation/technologies/borlink-technologyTenneT 2GW program: https://www.tennet.eu/about-tennet/innovations/2gw-programElectric current: AC and DC: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_current#AC_and_DCGerman corridors project:https://www.borealisgroup.com/polyolefins/energy/cables/power-projects/german-corridors-projectBorealis Bornewables:https://www.borealisgroup.com/circular-economy/bornewablesMechanical recycling: https://www.omv.com/en/innovations/circular-solutions/recycling-technologiesAbout Quentys:https://www.borealisempoweringsolar.com/en/ Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv

    Can we bury carbon?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 30:06


    Is CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) a groundbreaking technology that will pave the way to net zero or a total scam? Can CO2 even be stored underground safely and permanently? Why would we need that?In this episode of OMV's podcast series “Rethinking Resources”, the host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Olivier Point (Olivier Point | LinkedIn), a geoscientist and Senior Project Manager for CCS at OMV (Norge) AS. Olivier will explain how CCS works and why he thinks that this technology is an important bridging technology that can help us reduce emissions while we transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future. More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usOMV's Sustainability Target & Commitments: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/our-approach/targets-commitmentsOMV on Climate Change: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/focus-areas/climate-changeIPCC Mitigation of Climate Change Report 2022: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg3/downloads/report/IPCC_AR6_WGIII_SummaryForPolicymakers.pdfIEA Net Zero by 2050: https://www.iea.org/reports/net-zero-by-2050IEA CCU in the clean energy transition: https://www.iea.org/reports/ccus-in-clean-energy-transitionsWhat are amines?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amine Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv

    A future beyond fossil fuel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 34:31


    In the first episode of OMV's second podcast series “Rethinking Resources”, the host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Dr. Andreas Wagner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/wagner-andreas/), an energy transition expert at Systemiq. Systemiq was founded following the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015 with the aim of achieving sustainable development goals.OMV invited Dr. Wagner to give you, the listener, his insights on a future beyond fossil fuel. What are the largest sources of temperature raising emissions? How can we tackle them? What can we do to start solving our CO2 emissions problem? Those and other questions will be addressed in the first episode of this new season on “Rethinking Resources”. More about Systemiq: https://www.systemiq.earthMore about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usOMV's Sustainability Target & Commitments: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/our-approach/targets-commitmentsOMV on Climate Change: https://www.omv.com/en/sustainability/focus-areas/climate-changeIPCC Mitigation of Climate Change Report 2022: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg3/downloads/report/IPCC_AR6_WGIII_SummaryForPolicymakers.pdfEnergy Transition Comission: Keeping 1.5°C Alive: Actions for the 2020s https://www.energy-transitions.org/publications/keeping-1-5-aliveIEA Net Zero by 2050: https://www.iea.org/reports/net-zero-by-2050Factcheck: Is solar power a ‘threat' to UK farmland?: https://www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-is-solar-power-a-threat-to-uk-farmland/Statista: Carbon intensity of the electricity sector in China from 2000 to 2021: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1300419/power-generation-emission-intensity-chinaAnalysis: What do China's gigantic wind and solar bases mean for its climate goals?: https://www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-what-do-chinas-gigantic-wind-and-solar-bases-mean-for-its-climate-goals/Are electric vehicles definitely better for the climate than gas-powered cars?: https://climate.mit.edu/ask-mit/are-electric-vehicles-definitely-better-climate-gas-powered-carsEnergy Transition Degree of Urgency Report; Nov. 2022: https://www.energy-transitions.org/publications/degree-of-urgency/EDGAR - Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research: CO2 emissions of all world countries; Nov. 2022: https://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/report_2022Systemiq: The Breakthrough Effect: how tipping points can accelerate net zero: https://www.systemiq.earth/breakthrough-effect/ Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv

    From linear to circular business model – with OMV CEO Alfred Stern

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 25:51


    In this episode of OMV's podcast series “Rethinking Resources”, the hosts and journalists Julie McCarthy and Steve Chaid are joined by OMV CEO Alfred Stern (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfred-stern/), he is a firm believer in the Circular Economy and, as the head of OMV, he has unveiled a new strategy for the company and put it on a bold new course to turn away from fossil fuels and make OMV a leader in circular solutions. Alfred Stern addresses questions if OMV's push to net-zero targets until 2050 are too little too late and if single used plastics are contradicting OMV's circular approach. Additionally, he reflects on OMV's strategic outlook and the way OMV will look like in the future. More about “OMV Strategy 2030”: https://www.omv.com/en/about-us/company/strategyMore about OMV's patented chemical recycling solution “ReOil”: https://www.omv.com/en/innovations/circular-solutions/recycling-technologiesVideo Series “Oil is more than fuel”: https://www.omv.com/en/blog/the-plastic-that-shapes-our-daily-livesOMV Blog “CEO Alfred Stern on the OMV Strategy 2030”: https://www.omv.com/en/blog/ceo-alfred-stern-on-the-omv-strategy-2030More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usOMV Blog: https://www.omv.com/en/blog/the-right-recycling-method-for-all-plastics Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv

    Fight plastic waste at the source – Project STOP

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 41:51


    In this episode of OMV's podcast series “Rethinking Resources”, the host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Joi Danielson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joi-danielson-vital-ocean/), who will be talking about Project STOP, which is making real progress in cleaning up the massive problem of plastic trash in oceans and waterways.Joi Danielson is a partner at SYSTEMIQ, a systems change company that partners with business, finance, policymakers and civil society to make economic systems truly sustainable. Joi works on the front line in Indonesia to stop 40 million tons of waste from polluting the environment each year. She and her team have brought circular waste management to more than 200,000 people so far, with projects now in place to reach 7 million by 2025. Discover more about this genuine success story in this episode. More about “Project STOP”: https://www.stopoceanplastics.com/en_gb/More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usOMV Blog: https://www.omv.com/en/blog/project-stop-a-way-out-of-the-waste-problem Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv

    Design for recyclability

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 29:57


    In this episode of OMV's podcast series “Rethinking Resources”, the host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Hery Henry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hery-christian-henry/), a leading expert on design for recyclability. Hery is Group Head of Brand and Sustainability at Wipak, a company that develops and manufactures highly innovative, premium quality, flexible packaging solutions. Smarter designs for the products we consume is leading to massive progress in circularity because things that are made right to begin with can be used, recycled and reused over and over again. Specific to this episode, this means when designers are thinking about how to make attractive packaging, they also need to be thinking about how it will be disposed of after it has been used. Discover in this episode, which kind of material is most promising as sustainable packaging alternative for the future and how we as consumers can steer the industry in the right direction.More about “Wipak UK's Advanced Paper Butter Wrap”: https://www.wipak.com/latest/press-releases/wipak-uks-advanced-paper-butter-wrap-set-to-disrupt-marketMore about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usOMV Blog: https://www.omv.com/en/blog/10-codes-of-conduct-for-recycability-of-plastic-packagingCircular solutions at OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/innovations/circular-solutions Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv

    How to get plastic recycling done - Holy Grail

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 44:12


    In the third episode of OMV's podcast series “Rethinking Resources”, the hosts and journalists Steve Chaid and Julie McCarthy are joined by Gian De Belder (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gian-de-belder-220ba9/) from Procter & Gamble to discuss the Holy Grail project, one of the most exciting and ambitious initiatives to revolutionize plastic packaging. This project is driven by the European Brands Association and powered by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. Holy Grail promises to truly close the loop by using a smart system to put a special invisible marker on plastics and other types of packaging at the point of production. These any many other things will be discussed in this episode. More about “The Holy Grail 2.0”: https://www.digitalwatermarks.eu/More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usOMV Blog: How digital watermarks can help raise plastics recycling rates Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv

    Sustainable Plastics

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 23:25


    In the second episode of OMV's podcast series “Rethinking Resources”, the hosts and journalists Steve Chaid and Julie McCarthy are joined by Stephan Roest (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanroest/) from Borealis to discuss the topic of sustainable plastics that are produced from renewable or circular feedstocks. What makes plastic sustainable and why not use more paper, cardboard, or carton packaging? These any many other things will be discussed in this episode.  More about Borealis: https://www.borealisgroup.com/More about Bornewables: https://www.borealisgroup.com/circular-economy/bornewablesMore about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usOMV Blog: The right recycling method for all plasticsFacts about sustainable feedstock: https://plasticseurope.org/sustainability/climate/sustainable-feedstocks/ Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv

    Circular Economy in a nutshell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 41:31


    In the first episode of OMV's new podcast series “Rethinking Resources”, the host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Francesca Stevens (https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-siciliano-stevens-b0350a5/), managing director of EUROPEN, the European Organization for Packaging and the Environment. They set the stage for upcoming episodes, talk all about the concept of circular economy and if “reduce, reuse, recycle” have to result in a change in behavior for all of us. Can change in Europe lead to real change worldwide? When will we know if we have succeeded in establishing a circular economy? Those and other questions will be addressed in the first episode of “Rethinking Resources”.  More about EUROPEN: https://www.europen-packaging.eu/ More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-usFacts about recycling of plastics: https://plasticseurope.org/ Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv

    Introduction to Rethinking Resources

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 1:57


    The new OMV Podcast “Rethinking Resources” is officially launched. In the first season, internal and external industry experts discuss everything to do with the circular economy and recycling – an extremely exciting concept and a real beacon of hope for the future. During the first season we will explore how, by Rethinking Resources, sustainability, growth and the living standards we know in our modern life can co-exist…by re-thinking, re-designing, re-cycling, re-using, and renewing.You can also watch our conversation on OMV's YouTube channel. Enjoy listening to “Rethinking Resources”. More about OMV: https://www.omv.com/en/about-us Follow OMV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/omvFollow OMV Blog: https://blog.omv.comFollow OMV on Instagram: https://instagram.com/omvFollow OMV on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omvFollow OMV on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omvFollow OMV on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/omv

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