EPISODE · Feb 17, 2023 · 47 MIN
13. Waste Is A Failure of Imagination. Meet Nicole Richards of Allonia
from Grow Everything Biotech Podcast · host Messaginglab
Welcome to the latest episode of Grow Everything, where we take a deep dive into the fascinating world of soil health and the incredible power of engineering organisms. Our hosts Karl and Erum are joined by the amazing Nicole Richards, a 28-year veteran in the chemical space and CEO of Allonnia. Nicole shares her valuable insights on how biology can be harnessed to solve some of our biggest challenges and transform waste into valuable resources. We discuss the exciting new lab in Brooklyn, which has been generously funded by city and state money, as well as sustainable birthday boxes and event swag made from bio-based materials. Lastly, we learn about Allonnia's groundbreaking work in extracting rare earths from mine waste sites and using biology to treat contaminants. Tune in to hear from a true expert and discover how you can get involved in this exciting field! Grow Everything brings to life the bioeconomy when hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories from the field and interview leaders and influencers in the space. Life is a powerful force and it can be engineered. What are we creating? Learn more at www.messaginglab.com/groweverything Topics Covered: 00:00:00 - "Waste Is A Failure of Imagination": Exploring The Need For Innovative Solutions 00:03:23 - The Role of Biotech Companies in Waste Management and Habits Change 00:05:49 - Brooklyn's New Lab: Investing in Garbage and Biotech for a Cleaner Future 00:11:37 - Federal Regulations: The Need for Cleanup of Unhealthy Practices 00:15:58 - Soil Contamination Analysis: Unpacking The Complexities 00:23:07 - From Chemical Engineering To Biotech: Leveraging The Benefits Of High Throughput Automation 00:25:51 - Chemical Companies Investing In Biotech To Solve Environmental Problems 00:30:44 - Waste As A Resource: A New Consciousness And Innovative Solutions 00:37:32 - Exploring The Impact Of Landfills And Waste On Society's Health And Wellbeing 00:41:32 - Nicole's Story: Appreciating Allonnia's Sustainable Approach To Waste Management 00:43:53 - Regenerative farming: Probiotic for soil health Episode Links: Nicole Richards on LinkedIn Allonnia's Website Wall-E movie Donate to Turkey-Syria Earthquake Relief: Direct Relief Disaster Philanthropy Call or Text the Grow Everything Hotline: +1 804-505-5553 Have a question or comment? Message us here: Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / LinkedIn / Youtube / GrowEverything website Email: [email protected] Support here: Patreon Music by: Nihilore Production by: Amplafy Media
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Welcome to the latest episode of Grow Everything, where we take a deep dive into the fascinating world of soil health and the incredible power of engineering organisms. Our hosts Karl and Erum are joined by the amazing Nicole Richards, a 28-year veteran in the chemical space and CEO of Allonnia. Nicole shares her valuable insights on how biology can be harnessed to solve some of our biggest challenges and transform waste into valuable resources. We discuss the exciting new lab in Brooklyn, which has been generously funded by city and state money, as well as sustainable birthday boxes and event swag made from bio-based materials. Lastly, we learn about Allonnia's groundbreaking work in extracting rare earths from mine waste sites and using biology to treat contaminants. Tune in to hear from a true expert and discover how you can get involved in this exciting field! Grow Everything brings to life the bioeconomy when hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories from the field and interview leaders and influencers in the space. Life is a powerful force and it can be engineered. What are we creating? Learn more at www.messaginglab.com/groweverything Topics Covered: 00:00:00 - "Waste Is A Failure of Imagination": Exploring The Need For Innovative Solutions 00:03:23 - The Role of Biotech Companies in Waste Management and Habits Change 00:05:49 - Brooklyn's New Lab: Investing in Garbage and Biotech for a Cleaner Future 00:11:37 - Federal Regulations: The Need for Cleanup of Unhealthy Practices 00:15:58 - Soil Contamination Analysis: Unpacking The Complexities 00:23:07 - From Chemical Engineering To Biotech: Leveraging The Benefits Of High Throughput Automation 00:25:51 - Chemical Companies Investing In Biotech To Solve Environmental Problems 00:30:44 - Waste As A Resource: A New Consciousness And Innovative Solutions 00:37:32 - Exploring The Impact Of Landfills And Waste On Society's Health And Wellbeing 00:41:32 - Nicole's Story: Appreciating Allonnia's Sustainable Approach To Waste Management 00:43:53 - Regenerative farming: Probiotic for soil health Episode Links: Nicole Richards on LinkedIn Allonnia's Website Wall-E movie Donate to Turkey-Syria Earthquake Relief: Direct Relief Disaster Philanthropy Call or Text the Grow Everything Hotline: +1 804-505-5553 Have a question or comment? Message us here: Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / LinkedIn / Youtube / GrowEverything website Email: [email protected] Support here: Patreon Music by: Nihilore Production by: Amplafy Media
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