Bioeconomy Matters

Hailey Ciantar and Rita Escórcio
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Delve into groundbreaking bioeconomic insights and revelations with podcast host Hailey Ciantar and podcast editor and producer Rita Escórcio. Through a series of interviews, you will learn about bioeconomy's presence in various sectors. This podcast was kindly funded by BioBeo, a EC Horizon Europe project.

  1. Bioeconomy in the Arab World ft. Dr. Mohamad Midani

    JAN 2

    Bioeconomy in the Arab World ft. Dr. Mohamad Midani

    In this episode, Dr. Mohamad Midani discusses how the bioeconomy can be transformative for arab nations whose economies rely heavily on oil.

    29 min
  2. Can diapers be part of the bioeconomy? ft. Miki Agrawal

    12/17/2025

    Can diapers be part of the bioeconomy? ft. Miki Agrawal

    In this episode, Miki Agrawal shares her entrepreneurial journey and the story behind the company HIRO, which focuses on creating products based on the reduce and regenerate model. More information about the products: HIRO: https://hirodiapers.com/ TUSHY: https://hellotushy.com/ THINX: https://www.thinx.com/

    26 min
  3. Inside Scoop: New EU Bioeconomy Strategy ft. Agata Kotkowska

    12/03/2025

    Inside Scoop: New EU Bioeconomy Strategy ft. Agata Kotkowska

    In this new episode, Agata Kotkowska Deputy Head of the Bioeconomy & Sustainable Materials, talks about the drafting process of the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy. The new strategy focus on 4 main pillars: scalling innovation and investment, lead markets for bio-based technologies/materials and molecules, sustainable biomass supply (circularity) and positioning EU globally as a leader for sustainable bio-based technology and as a trusted partner in global value chains. Link for the New Strategy: https://environment.ec.europa.eu/publications/bioeconomy-strategy_en

    28 min
  4. UN, Bioeconomy & Global Governance ft. Enric Noguera

    11/13/2025

    UN, Bioeconomy & Global Governance ft. Enric Noguera

    In this episode, UN Affairs Coordinator Enric Noguera discusses the United Nations' duties on global governance and the role of the NGO's in the negotiations. More information about the plant based treaty: https://plantbasedtreaty.org/pt/

    23 min
  5. The chemical industry ft. Marco Pellegrini

    10/29/2025

    The chemical industry ft. Marco Pellegrini

    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 bioeconomy. More information: Historical overview of Bioeconomy – “Agrification” in the NL as a reference case - https://scijournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bbb.84?utm_source=researchgate Cefic study on pathways to reach net zero in 2050 - https://cefic.org/the-carbon-manager/ Lead Market Initiative for bio-based products – Priority recommendations -  https://web.archive.org/web/20120106211719/http:/ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/innovation/policy/lead-market-initiative/biobased-products/index_en.htm

    27 min
  6. Bioeast initative ft. Barna Kovács

    10/15/2025

    Bioeast initative ft. Barna Kovács

    In this episode, Barna Kovács discusses the Bioeast initiative, as well as the gaps, challenges, and opportunities in Eastern Europe.

    32 min
  7. Coffee: the agroforestry love story ft. Etelle Higonnet

    10/01/2025

    Coffee: the agroforestry love story ft. Etelle Higonnet

    In this episode, Etelle Higonnet discusses the need of adopting agroforestry and transforming our agricultural model, with a focus on coffee production. More information: https://coffeewatch.org/

    48 min
  8. Taking good care of our waste bags ft. Janek Vähk

    09/17/2025

    Taking good care of our waste bags ft. Janek Vähk

    In this episode, Janek Vähk discusses the most effective waste management solutions and why we should invest in more sustainable waste management systems.

    37 min
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Delve into groundbreaking bioeconomic insights and revelations with podcast host Hailey Ciantar and podcast editor and producer Rita Escórcio. Through a series of interviews, you will learn about bioeconomy's presence in various sectors. This podcast was kindly funded by BioBeo, a EC Horizon Europe project.

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  • Creator
    Hailey Ciantar and Rita Escórcio
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Hailey Ciantar and Rita Escórcio
  • Show Website
    Bioeconomy Matters