Bioeconomy Matters
Episodes
Can diapers be part of the bioeconomy? ft. Miki Agrawal
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Miki Agrawal shares her entrepreneurial journey and the story behind the company HIRO, which focuses on creating products based on th...
Inside Scoop: New EU Bioeconomy Strategy ft. Agata Kotkowska
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode, Agata Kotkowska Deputy Head of the Bioeconomy & Sustainable Materials, talks about the drafting process of the new EU Bioecon...
UN, Bioeconomy & Global Governance ft. Enric Noguera
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, UN Affairs Coordinator Enric Noguera discusses the United Nations' duties on global governance and the role of the NGO's in t...
The chemical industry ft. Marco Pellegrini
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Marco Pellegrini discusses the cross-sectoral core of the chemical industry and how it could lead to new value chains inside the bioe...
Bioeast initative ft. Barna Kovács
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Barna Kovács discusses the Bioeast initiative, as well as the gaps, challenges, and opportunities in Eastern Europe.
Coffee: the agroforestry love story ft. Etelle Higonnet
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Etelle Higonnet discusses the need of adopting agroforestry and transforming our agricultural model, with a focus on coffee productio...
Taking good care of our waste bags ft. Janek Vähk
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Janek Vähk discusses the most effective waste management solutions and why we should invest in more sustainable waste management sy...
The Waste Lab ft. Nick Little
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nick Little discusses The Waste Lab, a UAE-based startup. This company focuses on converting food scraps into compost.
One Health ft. Dr. Gabrielle Laing
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Gabrielle Laing discusses the holistic concept of one health and the importance of understanding our interconnected reality.
World Bioeconomy Forum ft. Jukka Kantola
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jukka Kantola, founder of the World Bioeconomy Forum and Chair of the World Bioeconomy Association, discusses the process of developi...
(Bio)Plastics in Europe ft. Dr. Werner Bosmans
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Werner Bosmans, a bioengineer at the European Commission, discusses the EU plastics strategy and the single-use plastics directiv...
Protecting endangered bird species ft. Prof. Dr. Barry John McMahon
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. Dr. Barry John McMahon discusses the need of protecting endangered bird species in order to sustain bioeconomy resilience.&quo...
Can blockchain empower the Bioeconomy? ft. Juan Ibañez
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Juan Ibañez the General Secretary of the MiCA (markets in crypto-assets) Crypto Alliance, talks on how blockchain technology and MiC...
(MT) Bringing Bioeconomy to Malta ft. Malta’s Prime Minister Dr. Robert Abela
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey Ciantar, EU Bioeconomy Youth Ambassador, sits down with the Prime Minister of Malta, Robert Abela, for a focused discussion on Malta’s approa...
Unlocking Bamboo in the EU ft. Hans Friederich
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, nature and sustainability specialist Hans Friederich covers different applications of bamboo grass and how it may develop into a Euro...
Insuring our Bioeconomy ft. Van Carlson
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Van Carlson discusses the necessity of risk assessment in an ever-changing environment and how the insurance sector is responding to ...
From Farm to Mug (Coffee Farming) ft. Eranda Bandara
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eranda Bandara discusses his path from farming to coffee production and his subsequent research into the value-adding of coffee left...
AI and Bioeconomy ft. Professor Dr. Alexiei Dingli
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor Dr. Alexiei Dingli discusses the use of artificial intelligence in many bioeconomy areas, including agriculture, forestry, ...
The African aerospace engineering in Bioeconomy ft. Prof. Dr. Sameer Hameer
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. Dr. Sameer Hameer covers aerospace engineering development in Africa, with a focus on Kenya, as well as biofuel manufacturing f...
Shopping in the Carbon Market ft. Eleanor Scott
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eleanor Scott explains how the Carbon Market works in Europe and how it fits into bioeconomy.
Bioeconomy in Latin America ft. Henry Alterio
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Henry Alterio discusses his experiences in the development of Latin America's bioeconomy, with an emphasis on Colombia.http://w...
Carne the unsustainable footprint ft. Francisco Guerreiro (Part II)
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, former MEP Francisco Guerreiro discusses his most recent documentary exposing the meat industry. The aim of this documentary is to ed...
Carbon Plus Project ft. former MEP Francisco Guerreiro (Part I)
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, former MEP Francisco Guerreiro explains the motivation for his new venture in the Carbon Plus Market. He emphasises the need of invol...
Blue Bioeconomy in Europe ft. Maris Stulgis
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Maris Stulgis from the EC MARE discusses the development of the blue bioeconomy in Europe and the potential of the algae industry i...
Bioeconomy roadmaps ft. Marco Segovia Bifarini
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Marco Segovia discusses how circular economy roadmaps are enabling a sustainable bioeconomy, as well as the importance of networking ...
Sustainable aviation fuel ft. Professor Dr. Bin Yang and Dr. Joshua Heyne
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we can dive into the research collaboration between Professor Dr. Bin Yang and Dr. Joshua Heyne to produce sustainable aviation fuel f...
Happy Birthday to Bioeconomy Matters
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Hailey Ciantar and Rita Escórcio commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Bioconomy Matters podcast by sharing some behind-the-sc...
Decarbonising Transport in the EU ft. Ewa Ptaszyńska
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ewa Ptaszyńska, European Commission Deputy Head of Unit of Transport Investments, guides us through the roads of Europe. She explain...
The parents' hat ft. Eszter Salamon
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eszter Salamon leads us through the role of the Association Parents International in the education of children on areas linked with s...
(ES) La biotecnología y la bioeconomía son mejores amigas ft. Jhessica Mosquera Tobar
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
En este episodio, Jhessica Mosquera, ingeniera ambiental, comparte sus conocimientos sobre bioprocesos y biotecnología, haciendo hincapié en el vín...
Bioeconomy Youth Vision ft. Daragh Cogley
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, EU Bioeconomy Youth Ambassador Daragh Cogley guides us through the Bioeconomy Youth Vision that was drafted by the EU Bioeconomy Yout...
The zero waste journey ft. Gittemarie Johansen
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gittemarie Johansen is a public speaker, author and a zero waste expert! In this episode she shares her quest to become zero waste, offers some advice...
The fight against environmental crime ft. Davyth Stewart
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Davyth Stewart, former Unit Head of the INTERPOL Environmental Security Programme and Senior Consultant, shares his knowledge in envir...
Meet the host Hailey Ciantar
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey Ciantar is an activist who wanted to make the world a better place, so she pursued a law degree. In this episode, you can learn more about your...
Coastal engineering ft. Rob Steijn
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Rob Steijn talks about is role as a coastal engineer, the incertainity that challenges like climate change brings into the water manag...
Nutritional value of the Bioeconomy ft. Dr. Aifric O'Sullivan
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Aifric talks about the importance of taking small steps towards a sustainable diet since food systems are a fundamental part of t...
Art is the power to the voiceless ft. Dr. Ally Zlatar
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Ally Zlatar discusses her art projects, the impact of art on communities that are marginalized, and its role as a tool for climat...
Climate decision-making ft. MEP Jutta Paulus (Part II)
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jutta Paulus talks about the dynamics and life of a Member of the European Parliament being part of the Green/EFA group. She shared th...
Climate decision-making ft. MEP Jutta Paulus (Part I)
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jutta Paulus talks about the dynamics and life of a Member of the European Parliament being part of the Green/EFA group. She shared th...
Slow Fashion Never Went Out of Fashion ft. Tena Lavrenčić
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tena Lavrenčić talks about the systemic part of fashion that is linked to our cultural and political contexts. She highlights also t...
Hemp - the bioeconomy marijuana-looking plant ft. Joël Lagneau
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Joël Lagneau talks about the wonderful world of Hemp and its various industrial applications.
Economy is just a belief system ft. Kees Klomp
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kees Klomp discusses his work on existential economics, which entails changing our narrative about our individualistic and materialis...
Special episode - "The Rainmaker" by Kees Klomp
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a story about a little bird that inspired the whole forest.
Master(in') Bioeconomy ft. Prof. Dr. Iris Lewandowski
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prof. Dr. Iris Lewandowski discusses EBU's international Master Course and how it is enabling its students to develop their caree...
What is the Green Deal for Bioeconomy? ft. Dr. John Bell
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. John Bell highlights the holistic view that the bioeconomy offers for responding to our future challenges as well as targeting t...
Bioeconomy Storytelling ft. Chiara Pocaterra
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chiara Pocaterra talks about the Bioeconomy Book for Kids, "What's Bioeconomy?"—an initiative that became popular and...
Bioeconomy is in our guts ft. Carolina Costa
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, PhD candidate Carolina Costa introduces us to the field of microbiology and discusses the role that our microbial communities have in...
Sustainable fashion? Insights from Hong Kong ft. CEO Edwin Keh
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we travel to Hong Kong with CEO Edwin Keh to explore the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel's (HKRITA) innovati...
Bioeconomy takes on Southern Europe ft. Dr. Sven Wydra
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sven Wydra studied Economics and received both his Master degree and PhD from the Hohenheim University. Since 2014, he has been coordinating the B...
The Famous BioBeo Project ft. Dr. Tom Curran
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tom Curran is an Associate Professor and Vice Principal for internationalisation at University College Dublin’s College of Engineering & Arc...
Political coherence and environmental justice ft. MEP Francisco Guerreiro
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Francisco Guerreiro is Member of the European Parliament. He serves as a full member of the Committees on Budgets, Fisheries and Agriculture, and as a...
Pack your bags, we're going to Hohenheim ft. Dr. Evelyn Reinmuth
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Evelyn Reinmuth is a senior researcher at the department of Biobased Resources and the Head of the Hohenheim Bioeconomy Office. Her experience in ...
Bonus episode: EU Food 2030 conference!
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Bioeconomy Matters podcast was invited to do a special episode about the Food 2030 conference! Join us for a brief overview of the conference, inc...
Bioeconomy was just a footnote ft. Dr. Christian Patermann
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Christian Patermann played a key role in shaping what bioeconomy is today! This episode features some historical insights and visions from the man...
Meet the EU Bioeconomy Youth Ambassadors
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The European Commission (RTD Bieconomy) launched on July 2022, the EU Bioeconomy Youth Ambassadors program selecting 15 young Europeans to promote awa...