Circular Plastic Podcast
Episodes
Along came polystyrene – but then what happened?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Polystyrene has a bad reputation when it comes to recyclability. But is that really fair? In this episode, we are joined by Justin Riney, Commercial S...
Turning polyolefin waste into high-value feedstock
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore a technology pathway that aims to solve one of the toughest challenges in plastics: converting polyolefin waste into high-...
Whither Canada?
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Canada is reshaping its plastics system through policy, collaboration, and innovation. Christa Seaman, Vice President of Plastics at the Chemistry Ind...
Recycling single-use medical devices: Injecting hope into circular plastic
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to recycle single-use medical devices? Niels Otterstrøm, Project Director and head of the ReMed programme in Novo Nordisk, and Thomas ...
What role do institutional investors play in shaping circular plastics?
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jan-Willem Muller, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Infinity Recycling discusses how their €175 million fund supports innovative technologies ta...
How circular business models can drive real-world impact
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Circular business models are essential in tackling plastic waste, shifting the focus from single-use consumption to reusable systems that drive both e...
Unlocking the Circular Economy: Insights from Eastman
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inari Seppä, leader of circular advocacy at Eastman Chemical Company, shares Eastman's journey towards sustainability. Discover their innovative carb...
Pyrolysis and chemical recycling with the BlueAlp CEO
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Valentijn De Neve, CEO of BlueAlp, shares insights on advanced pyrolysis technology, sustainable solutions, regulation, and key industry partnerships....
Locking down certification standards and implementation
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on the ever-evolving landscape of certification systems, a critical component in ensuring the sustainability and traceability of ...
Which future recycling methods will drive a circular plastic economy?
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To deliver on the goals for the circular plastic economy, we need research to discover new technologies and processes for the effective recycling of p...
Closing the loop on food-grade recycled polypropylene
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discloses how mechanical recycling creates a circular pathway for polypropylene back to food-grade applications. Joined by Edward Kosior,...
Legislation – a driving force in plastic recycling
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Legislation is a necessary driver of a circular plastic economy. So, in this episode Milica Folić and guest Sylvan Verdier break down the current leg...
The plastic industry up close! Trends, opportunities, and barriers for the sustainable transition
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Milica Folić talks to Christof Witte, Partner at McKinsey & Company, about opportunities and barriers for a transition into a mo...
Which issues are driving the shift to circular plastic?
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Plastic is a brilliant material. Many products can’t be produced without it. For that reason, plastic is not going anywhere anytime soon. Instead, w...