EPISODE · Feb 25, 2021 · 1H 14M
Mauricio Murillo: Upcycling Coffee & Pineapple Waste for Sustainability
from Radio FM88 Australia · host Jeffrey Shaw, Elisa Hererra, Priti Pauline, and Zoe
Dive into this powerful episode of Dreaming The New Dream with hosts Julia Chai and Jeffrey Shaw, featuring Mauricio Murillo – biotechnologist, sustainable agriculture innovator, and co-founder of FIBO (Farming Innovation By Product Operations). Mauricio shares groundbreaking ways to transform agricultural "waste" into valuable resources: Coffee upcycling: Turning 91% discarded fruit into cascara tea (rich in antioxidants, supports digestion and mental sharpness) and timber/products worth thousands per tonPineapple leaf fiber: Eco-friendly textile (uses minimal water, no pesticides) for clothing blends, reducing pollution from waste burningSugarcane and other byproducts: Potential for bioplastics, composites, and new revenue streams doubling/tripling farmer incomesFairer trade: Bypassing middlemen/duopolies for direct exports, paying organic growers 2-3x more in Colombia and beyondEnvironmental wins: Cutting river pollution, boosting soil nutrition, and creating local jobs/industries in Australia and globallyEssential for sustainable farmers, eco-innovators, food waste reducers, fair trade advocates, and anyone passionate about circular agriculture, upcycling, regenerative practices, and planet-friendly products.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction & Welcoming Mauricio Murillo02:00 - Mauricio's Background: Colombian Coffee Exports & Organic Growers07:00 - Coffee Waste Upcycling: Cascara Tea Demo & Benefits11:00 - Pineapple Leaf Fiber: Sustainable Textiles & Machines16:00 - Funding Challenges & Broader Byproducts (Sugarcane, etc.)25:00 - FIBO Video Showcase & Global Trials1:07:00 - Dreams for Sustainability: Community Gardens & Nutrition1:14:00 - Closing Thoughts Watch or listen to new episodes live every week: YouTube | Facebook | X | Alexa (“Play Radio FM88 Australia”)Support the Show: Donate at https://radiofm88.com.au/donate-now/Support the station: https://radiofm88.com.auHosted by: Jeffrey Shaw (jeffreyshaw.com.au) & Julia Chai (mindsease.com.au)#MauricioMurillo #SustainableAgriculture #UpcyclingWaste #CascaraTea #PineappleFiber #EcoTextiles #CircularFarming #FairTradeCoffee #RegenerativeAg #AgriculturalInnovation #FIBO #RadioFM88Australia #DreamingTheNewDream #JeffreyShaw #JuliaChaiTimestamps (Suggested chapters – based
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Dive into this powerful episode of Dreaming The New Dream with hosts Julia Chai and Jeffrey Shaw, featuring Mauricio Murillo – biotechnologist, sustainable agriculture innovator, and co-founder of FIBO (Farming Innovation By Product Operations). Mauricio shares groundbreaking ways to transform agricultural "waste" into valuable resources: Coffee upcycling: Turning 91% discarded fruit into cascara tea (rich in antioxidants, supports digestion and mental sharpness) and timber/products worth thousands per tonPineapple leaf fiber: Eco-friendly textile (uses minimal water, no pesticides) for clothing blends, reducing pollution from waste burningSugarcane and other byproducts: Potential for bioplastics, composites, and new revenue streams doubling/tripling farmer incomesFairer trade: Bypassing middlemen/duopolies for direct exports, paying organic growers 2-3x more in Colombia and beyondEnvironmental wins: Cutting river pollution, boosting soil nutrition, and creating local jobs/industries in Australia and globallyEssential for sustainable farmers, eco-innovators, food waste reducers, fair trade advocates, and anyone passionate about circular agriculture, upcycling, regenerative practices, and planet-friendly products.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction & Welcoming Mauricio Murillo02:00 - Mauricio's Background: Colombian Coffee Exports & Organic Growers07:00 - Coffee Waste Upcycling: Cascara Tea Demo & Benefits11:00 - Pineapple Leaf Fiber: Sustainable Textiles & Machines16:00 - Funding Challenges & Broader Byproducts (Sugarcane, etc.)25:00 - FIBO Video Showcase & Global Trials1:07:00 - Dreams for Sustainability: Community Gardens & Nutrition1:14:00 - Closing Thoughts Watch or listen to new episodes live every week: YouTube | Facebook | X | Alexa (“Play Radio FM88 Australia”)Support the Show: Donate at https://radiofm88.com.au/donate-now/Support the station: https://radiofm88.com.auHosted by: Jeffrey Shaw (jeffreyshaw.com.au) & Julia Chai (mindsease.com.au)#MauricioMurillo #SustainableAgriculture #UpcyclingWaste #CascaraTea #PineappleFiber #EcoTextiles #CircularFarming #FairTradeCoffee #RegenerativeAg #AgriculturalInnovation #FIBO #RadioFM88Australia #DreamingTheNewDream #JeffreyShaw #JuliaChaiTimestamps (Suggested chapters – based
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