Redesigning the Economy with Nature: A Deep Dive into the Bioeconomy with Lucie De Seguins Pazzis

Every year, we produce over 2 billion tonnes of waste, most of it ends up in landfills, oceans, or incinerators. But what if waste isn’t a problem but just a design flaw?In this episode of EnviroEducate International, host Leon Wiesner is joined by Lucie De Seguins Pazzis, a practitioner at the forefront of the circular economy and bioeconomy space. Together, they dive into how circular design and bio-based innovation are transforming everything from packaging to agriculture, creating real opportunities for regeneration rather than extraction.What we discuss:00:00 Intro03:30 Circular bioeconomy as a concept07:15 Scaling of circular bioeconomy at local or national governments12:45 Example of a scaled circular bioeconomy initiative17:15 Challenges to broader uptake of circular bioeconomy23:30 What are the biggest policy trends in circular bioeconomy29:30 Future vision for circular bioeconomy34:30 Scalable examples37:00 Tips for anyone that wants to get involved in the space