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Transforming the Chemical Industry – Remy Buser

Transforming the Chemical Industry – Remy Buser

FromWe Are ETH


Transforming the Chemical Industry – Remy Buser

FromWe Are ETH

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Jun 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Remy Buser's journey from studying at ETH to founding Bloom Biorenewables and how he emphasises the need to defossilise materials and find sustainable alternatives.Remy Buseris on a mission to replace fossil carbon with renewable carbon in the chemical industry! The CEO and co-founder of Bloom Biorenewables explains how the use of petrochemicals has shaped our world and the need to defossilise materials. He discusses the complexity of the transition and the role of political commitment and scientific understanding in driving this change. Remy emphasises the need for a global perspective and collaboration to tackle climate challenges. The conversation also touches on Remy's personal experiences, including his time at ETH and his passion for understanding the materials that shape our world.This is his story.Podcasts mentioned in the episode:·     Podcasts of The Economist·     Podcast with Jean-Marc JancoviciChapters:(00:00) Introduction and the Need to Defossilize Materials(03:05) Remy Busse's Background and the Story of Truffles(05:23) From Swiss Blot to Bloom BioRenewables(09:00) Moving Away from Fossil-Based Carbon(11:45) The Role of Petrochemicals in the Chemical Industry(15:34) Replacing the Petrochemical Sector with Biomass(20:19) Working with Politicians on Environmental Bills(21:42) The Importance of Politics in Addressing Climate Change(23:35) Childhood Aspirations and Curiosity about Materials(28:52) Favorite Places in Zurich
Released:
Jun 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (42)

We Are ETH is a podcast series featuring stories from Alumni of ETH Zurich around the globe. Hosted by ETH Circle Member and Entrepreneur Susan Kish, We Are ETH brings you conversations with the people who have taken their ETH experience out into the world and turned it into a company, a career, and a way of life.