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May 24, 2022 • 24min

Advocating for the Industry: American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers with Rob Benedict - Ep. 52

How does the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers advocate for the chemical industry? Victoria Meyer talks with Rob Benedict, the Senior Director of Petrochemicals, Transportation, and Infrastructure for American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM). Rob shares the key initiatives and focus for AFPM. Rob discusses its position on creating greater competition in railroads and transportation, to be more competitive and effective for the chemical industry, including its recent engagement with the Surface Transportation Board. The role of AFPM in supporting industry sustainability, including advanced recycling. And, its engagement with other industry groups to provide an effective platform and advocacy for the chemical industry. If you want to learn what’s next, join in the conversation.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.thechemicalshow.com/
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May 17, 2022 • 53min

51. Neil Burns, James Gibson, And Jon Timbers On Creating A Greener Planet With Sustainable Innovation

Right now in the chemical industry, it's innovate or die. Innovation in sustainability is one way big companies can help the environment. These days, people are driven by consumerism which results in more resources being used. Companies need to provide a solution where less is used and innovation plays a key factor there. Whether it's innovation in technology or in marketing, the chemical industry needs to have that goal. Join Victoria Meyer as she talks about sustainability innovation to the CEO of P2 Science, Inc., Neil Burns, the CEO of VOID Technologies, James Gibson, and the Chief Sustainability Officer at Epsilyte, Jon Timbers. Learn what each of their businesses does, from making green cosmetics to plastic reduction. Discover how they leverage technology to help innovate the industry. Find out how they are contributing to a more sustainable and greener environment today.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.thechemicalshow.com/
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May 10, 2022 • 37min

50. What’s Happening In The Chemical Market: On Trends And Changes With Steve Lewandowski

The chemical market is complicated to navigate with the need to aggregate information and the difficulty of acquiring "real-time" updates. Today's guest is here to provide the insight you're looking for. Steve Lewandowski is the Vice President - Olefins at IHS Markit, a leading global provider of information, insight, and consulting services to the global chemical, petrochemical, and refining industries. He joins Victoria Meyer to discuss the trends in the chemical industry and the different factors at play in these changes. They touch on energy transitions, geopolitical tensions, market prices, COVID shutdowns, and the interweaving impacts on each other. Don't miss out on this information-packed episode for the latest on what's happening in the world of chemicals.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.thechemicalshow.com/
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May 3, 2022 • 29min

49. How To Grow Your Business Acquisitions: Making Good Decisions With John Foley

Starting from scratching and making successful business acquisitions is chaUDAllenging. Victoria Meyer welcomes back ​​John Foley, the CEO of Verdant Specialty Solutions, to give a one-year update. John shares how vital it is to have your back-office team for you to stand on your own. And the challenges that relying on an outsourced back-office brings. Recruiting the right leaders who have previous experience in steering your business to where you want it to go is key. After all, you will need skillful people who trust each other to build a sustainable culture. Tune in!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.thechemicalshow.com/
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Apr 26, 2022 • 22min

48. Three Critical Components To Tackling Sustainability In The Chemical Industry

Sustainability isn't just a buzzword: It's an important component of saving our planet. The chemical industry has made great strides towards this goal, and more is yet to come. In this episode, Victoria Meyer flies solo as she breaks down three approaches the industry is taking to tackle sustainability. Victoria looks at these three critical components: Collaboration, Education, and Design, and she analyzes how they fit into the scheme of things. Tune in to learn more about the chemical industry's drive for sustainability. This episode is sponsored by AVEVA.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.thechemicalshow.com/
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Apr 19, 2022 • 31min

47. Building Sustainability Into The Chemical Industry With Jon Timbers

Sustainability isn't just a buzzword: it's an integral part of modern business. Even the chemical industry has gotten into the act, tackling sustainability in many different ways. In this episode, Victoria Meyer teams up with Jon Timbers, Chief Sustainability Officer at Epsilyte to tackle the question of sustainable technology in the chemical industry. Jon discusses what drives his passion for sustainable solutions, and gives us a peek at current efforts in the space. Brimming with insights, this is an episode for the environment-minded chemical geek! This episode is sponsored by AVEVA.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.thechemicalshow.com/
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Apr 12, 2022 • 41min

46. Improving Plastic Sustainability And Creating A Circular Economy By 2025 With Emily Tipaldo

There is a big plastic waste challenge right now in the US. It's much cheaper to just dump plastics or products in a landfill these days. There is not much value right now on plastic sustainability for a circular economy. This is where the US Plastics Pact comes in. They are trying to eliminate these issues by 2025. Join Victoria Meyer as she talks to the Executive Director of the US Plastics Pact, Emily Tipaldo about their goal regarding plastics. Learn how they are focusing on reusability, recyclability, and compostability of plastics. Emily is streamlining things that are in her control so that she can accomplish her mission by 2025. Thank you to our sponsor - Aveva: https://bit.ly/3uNpmFJLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.thechemicalshow.com/
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Apr 5, 2022 • 16min

45. The Chemical Show 1st Anniversary Special: What I Learned On My First Year Of Podcasting

This is a historic episode as The Chemical Show celebrates its first anniversary. Join your host Victoria Meyer as she shares the plans and steps for the show in the near future, which could drive more engagement for listeners. She also discusses the different things the show had to go through from where it started last year, during the pandemic. It is without a doubt a failure without the listeners and subscribers. Tune in to hear the valuable lessons she gained throughout the year.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.thechemicalshow.com/
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Mar 29, 2022 • 23min

44. How The Chemical Industry Is Becoming Sustainable With Cameron Whaley And Michael Suver

How is the chemical industry becoming sustainable with its products and processes? Victoria Meyer welcomes Cameron Whaley, the President of Southern Chemical & Textiles, and Michael Suver, the Executive Vice President at Integrity Bio-Chem. Cameron and Michael share their collaboration on biosurfactants. They developed two sets: Tiger Surf and Eden Surf. They use all bio-based surfactants to go into all of the energy fluids. Synthetic surfactants are out of the equation. And they make sure that the molecules are non-detrimental to the current food supply. Tune in for more exciting news on sustainability!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.thechemicalshow.com/
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Mar 22, 2022 • 21min

43. The Net-Zero Water Solution To Sustainability With Calvin Emanuel

Net-zero is all about reducing water and energy consumption to improve the environment, save money, and help businesses be more resilient. Ecolab is addressing customer challenges that want to achieve net-zero. For them, it starts with water so if they can optimize water, they can help optimize their energy. Join Victoria Meyer as she talks to Calvin Emanuel about Ecolab and their net-zero solution. Calvin is the Vice President and General Manager, Net-Zero Solutions, at Ecolab. Learn how they focus on customer experience first. Discover their focus on water, energy, and sustainability. Thank you to our sponsor - Palmer Holland. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.thechemicalshow.com/

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