Biodesign: How are brands navigating the regenerative materials market?

INTRODUCTIONJoin us for an insightful interview with Beatriz from Tocco, a Paris- and Singapore-based company at the forefront of biodesign. Tocco is revolutionizing the industry with the world's first AI-enabled B2B marketplace for regenerative and low-carbon materials. Their mission? To make it 10x easier and faster for brands to identify, benchmark, and procure cleaner materials, combating the plastics crisis head-on.In this episode,discover how Tocco acts as a bridge between suppliers and brands, providing comparable data on materials from their sources to their end of life;learn about the space they give to innovation, from lab stages to commercial success;and find inspiration in how they facilitate collaboration through transparency and trust.Finally, don't miss a peek into their five awards categories celebrating sustainability pioneers!Tune in to meet the regenerative materials of a cleaner tomorrow, today!RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODESuggested episodes from the Unboxing Your Packaging podcast (https://www.look4loops.com/podcast):The “Certifications Spotlight: Truths & Traps” series and the “Wild Waste” series (each audio clip is about one material and is created in collaboration with Mme & M. Recyclage)Episode 55: “[Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 8] The OK Compost Certifications: Home & Industrial” with Love-Ese Chile of Regenerative Waste Labs https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep55-certifications-review-ok-compost-home-industrialEpisode 20: “How to grow your compostable packaging? Explore the wonder of mycelium!” with Meghan Olson of Ecovative Design https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep20-compostable-mycelium-mushroom-designThe burning question came from Frédérique Drouin of Myni in episode 46: “Water-free tablets and reusable bottles: Rethinking product and packaging pairing” https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep46-non-toxic-products-water-free-tablet-reusable-bottlesEpisode 34: “Designing plastic free: Why and what does it take?” with Sian Sutherland of A Plastic Planet https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep34-plastic-free-material-design-campaigns-platformThe recommended sustainable packaging online course “Develop circular packaging solutions” https://circulab.academy/courses/develop-circular-economy-packaging/The suggested Biodesign readings:Book → John Dewey (2018). Experience and nature. Editorial: New York: Dover Publications.‌Book → Solanki, S. (2018). Why materials matter: responsible design for a better world. Munich: Prestel.MA Biodesign, Central Saint Martins → https://www.arts.ac.uk/subjects/textiles-and-materials/postgraduate/ma-biodesign-csmProject on Structural Colours→ Emotional Iridescence: A Living Colour by Célina Camboni @celinacamboni⁠MA Biodesign @mabiodesign ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/ChJ7V0guWXN/?img_index=1Book recommended by Beatriz: Schumacher, E.F. (1973). Small is beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered. New York, Ny: Harper Perennial. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_Is_BeautifulTocco’s specific links:Investor page > https://mk.tocco.earth/unboxing-investorsPavilions > https://mk.tocco.earth/unboxing-pavilionsMatterMind > https://tocco.earth/resources/Awards  > https://mk.tocco.earth/unboxing-tocco-AwardsWHERE TO FIND TOCCO AND BEATRIZ?The Tocco’ s website: https://tocco.earth/Their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tocco.earth/Their LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/toccoBeatriz LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-beatriz-alves-68a180113/ABOUT ANA BEATRIZ ALVES FROM TOCCOAna Beatriz Alves is a creative professional deeply entrenched in the realms of sustainable design and materials innovation. She graduated from University of Arts London: Central Saint Martins, with a Master's degree in Biodesign, Textile & Materials, where she explored the intricate relationship between design and environmental responsibility. With her current role as a Materials and Climate Founder Associate at tocco, Beatriz shapes the brand's design philosophy, regenerative design communication, and overall impact frameworks. Beatriz’s material research was lately demonstrated through her Blue Yonder project, showcased at the Eindhoven Dutch Design Week 2022. Blue Yonder explored the potential of algae biodegradable plastics, highlighting innovative solutions to environmental challenges in design. The project was recognized by LVMH, and chosen as a shortlisted project for the Grand Prix LVMH MA biodesign in 2022.PODCAST MUSICSpecial thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.