Inger Andersen, Executive Director of UNEP, joins Hein Schumacher of Unilever and Sarah Lamaison from Dioxycle to discuss a crucial global treaty to combat plastic pollution. They delve into innovative technologies for sustainable plastic production and the vital role of multinational corporations in this transition. Dina Ercilia Boluarte, President of Peru, calls for a balance between plastics in healthcare and environmental responsibility. Insights from Dion Travers George and Alicia Bárcena Ibarra emphasize the collective action needed for effective treaty negotiations.

In this episode, Sarah Lamaison, CEO and Co-founder of Dioxycle, discusses their technology to produce sustainable ethylene from recycled carbon emissions. They explore the challenges of decarbonizing ethylene production, the role of ethylene in everyday products, and Dioxycle's goal of cost-competitive production below fossil prices. They also highlight the need for renewable power sources and their vision as a trusted tech provider for chemical manufacturers.

Sarah Lamaison, co-founder and CEO of Dioxycle, discusses pioneering sustainable chemistry by converting carbon emissions into everyday chemicals. Topics include decarbonizing industries, avoiding pitfalls in startup founding, developing carbon dioxide conversion tech, overcoming challenges in complex technology, the importance of public-private partnerships and private capital, and goals in the climate tech space.