Transforming the Chemical Industry – Remy Buser

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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 Jancovici

Chapters:

(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