We’re joined by FabricNano CEO & Co-Founder Grant Aarons to learn about how they’re transforming the industrial chemical process using cell-free biomanufacturing.This new biomanufacturing method has many benefits, it requires less resources and energy to maintain and produce less waste than the traditional cell-based approach.Hosted by Bruce BratleyFeaturing Grant Aarons
Feb 7, 2024
30 min
In this episode of the Climate Heroes podcast episode, we're excited to be joined by Anthony Levy, also known as The Sustainable IT Guy and founder of Circularity First. Anthony is one of the people leading the charge in tackling electronic waste (e-waste) - a growing issue that demands our immediate attention.Today only 17.4% of E-Waste is collected and properly recycled. As our reliance on technology continues to grow, these figures are expected to rise, making the efficient and sustainable handling of e-waste a global concern.Hosted by Bruce BratleyFeaturing Anthony Levy
Jan 24, 2024
29 min
Recycleye is an exciting technology company bringing AI and robotics to the waste management industry. Their cutting-edge technology is helping material recycling facilities across the USA and Europe optimise their operations with their AI-powered sorting robots.Their ground-breaking sorting robots are as accurate as the human eye and can identify not just materials but individual objects such as food-grade packaging and different types of aluminium, which has previously been difficult to detect.Hosted by Bruce BratleyFeaturing Benedetta Delfino & Zoe Cook
Jan 10, 2024
30 min
GoUnpackaged are on a mission to revolutionise the way we transport items from supermarkets to our kitchens by swapping out disposable containers for long-lasting, eco-friendly alternatives, they're tackling the packaging waste problem one product at a time.They're currently partners with a wide range of businesses across the UK, from local organic food stores to large corporations including Waitrose, Asda, Holland & Barrett and Aldi.Hosted by Bruce BratleyFeaturing Catherine Conway
Dec 20, 2023
31 min
Renewable energy’s fluctuating power levels can make it difficult for the National Grid to maintain a stable energy supply, as its 90-year-old design was not designed for solar, wind and hydro energy.For the National Grid to use renewables efficiently, it needs to be made smarter, more adaptable, and more flexible. IONATE has created a new transformer technology that’s designed to bring the grid up to speed with the renewable energy eraHosted by Bruce BratleyFeaturing Luca Mezossy-Dona
Dec 13, 2023
29 min
Li An Phoa is the founder of Drinkable Rivers, an organisation working towards a world where rivers are once again drinkable, by raising awareness through inspiring river walks, education and various action programs. In September 2023, Li An and a dedicated team of volunteers set off on an ambitious month-long expedition known as the Thames River Walk. This extraordinary journey traced the river's path from its humble beginnings in the Cotswolds, extending all the way until it gracefully merged with the vast expanse of the North Sea.Hosted by Bruce BratleyFeaturing Li An Phoa
Nov 29, 2023
33 min
Peter Michaelis is the Head of Liontrust’s sustainable investments team. Since joining in 2017, Peter has led his Liontrust team to achieve a 77% lower carbon impact than the wider investment market. In the latest episode of Climate Heroes, Bruce and Peter discuss what inspired him to get into sustainable investing, how to start and the importance of aligning investment returns with sustainable returns. Hosted by Bruce BratleyFeaturing Peter Michaelis
Nov 15, 2023
29 min
World Vegan Month Special: THIS is on a mission to force animals into retirement with their extensive range of plant-based meat alternatives. Since launching three years ago, THIS has already saved almost 1.2 million animals from the meat industry. In this episode, Andy discusses the benefits of adopting a plant-based diet and how he built one of the UK's leading meat-alternative brands.Hosted by Bruce BratleyFeaturing Andy Shovel
Nov 1, 2023
30 min
Cindy Forde is the founder of Planetari, an educational platform with a curriculum aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals that empower children with the knowledge and skills to become the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the environmental space. Cindy has also published a book titled ‘Bright New World’ an inspiring story that addresses the world’s most pressing problems and how we can work together to achieve sustainable solutions.
Oct 18, 2023
31 min
Join over 7 million users on the Olio app, where sharing, borrowing, and giving away unwanted food and household items is reducing waste and fostering a sustainable community. Olio's mission extends to partnerships with leading UK businesses like Tesco, Iceland, and Eurostar, tackling food waste industry wide. Discover how Olio is transforming the way we think about waste and inspiring change. S5 E1 Hosted by Bruce Bratley Featuring Tessa Clarke
Oct 4, 2023
30 min
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