Episode Description: Jackie Amable, CEO and co-founder of Matereal, shares her groundbreaking journey in revolutionizing the materials industry through sustainable innovation. She takes us right into the heart of environmental justice and technological advancements by laying out the story behind her venture into developing eco-friendly alternatives to harmful plastics. From her collaborative efforts to the profound impact on global supply chains, Jackie’s experiences and knowledge not only show how important and urgent it is to address plastic pollution but also displays the potential of biotech innovations to foster a more sustainable future. Join us as we explore the transformative power of pairing science with sustainability, and discover how Jackie Amable and her team at Matereal are paving the way for a cleaner, greener planet. Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing? Learn more at ⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠ Chapters: 00:00:00 - Exploring DAOs and Innovation 00:04:38 - Insights from 'Braiding Sweet Grass' 00:06:37 - Blockchain's Transformative Role 00:08:53 - Introduction to Jackie Amable 00:10:57 - Matereal's Eco-Friendly Mission 00:15:30 - The Science Behind Eco-Friendly Alternatives 00:20:53 - Leveraging AI in Green Chemistry 00:28:14 - Journey from R&D to Market 00:29:05 - Thermoplastics: A Sustainable Shift 00:30:30 - Strengthening Partnerships for Sustainability 00:32:28 - Envisioning the Future of Green Materials 00:33:51 - Empowering Eco-Innovations with Data 00:34:40 - Solutions for a Greener Planet 00:37:05 - Advancing Sustainable Manufacturing 00:42:34 - Breaking New Ground in Toxicity Data 00:44:46 - Guidance for Aspiring Eco-Entrepreneurs 00:48:01 - The Path Forward in Sustainable Innovation Episode Links: Jackie on LinkedIn Jackie on Twitter / X Matereal Co. (link) US biotech funding surge (link) Wyoming DAO news (link) Braiding Sweet Grass book (link) Read Write Own book (link) BRB with Nathan Paumier (link) BioBrew (link) To Dye For book (link) Get $300 off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Synbiobeta tickets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (May 6-9 in San Jose, CA) using promo code: Grow Everything Topics Covered:  biomaterials, sustainability, biodegradablility, compostibility Have a question or comment? Message us here: Text or Call (804) 505-5553 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GrowEverything website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Support here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by: Nihilore Production by: Amplafy Media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/messaginglab/message