Join host Ian Peterman as he welcomes Martin Schichtel, CEO of KraftBlock and a trailblazer in energy storage innovations. In this insightful episode, Martin shares KraftBlock’s origin, sparked by his extensive background in high-temperature applications and a pivotal documentary about heat storage. He talks about how KraftBlock is revolutionizing the way industries handle waste heat, turning a byproduct into a valuable resource for generating electricity and driving various industrial processes. Martin also discusses the technological breakthroughs and challenges of KraftBlock, its role in decarbonizing industries like steel and snack food manufacturing, and his vision for using thermal energy storage to combat climate change effectively.

Notable Moments:

• 00:29 - The Origin Story of KraftBlock

• 02:44 - Tackling Energy Waste and Climate Change

• 07:13 - Innovative Solutions for Heat Storage and Efficiency

• 18:32 - Real-world Applications and Impact

• 30:42 - The Future of Heat Storage Technology and Sustainability

• 03:52 - Understanding the Heat Economy

• 11:09 - Overcoming Material Challenges in Heat Storage

• 15:04 - The Significance of High-Temperature Energy Storage

• 21:15 - KraftBlock's Impact on Reducing CO2 Emissions

• 25:30 - Martin Schichtel's Vision for Global Energy Efficiency

About Martin Schichtel:

Martin was born in Saarbrücken in 1969. He graduated with a doctorate degree in Chemistry from the University of Saarland with a focus on Nanoparticle Composites and Smart Coatings. Martin founded Kraftblock (formerly Nebuma) together with his co-founder Susanne in 2014. He filed his first patent in 1998 and has 20 years of experience in material development, production and sales. As the Head of the Department of Ceramics he developed the Department of Polymer Nanoparticle Composites at the Institute for New Materials, University of Saarland. Subsequently he headed the Smart Coatings division at ItN Nanovation AG. Martin always had a deep passion for innovation: he started inventing at the age of 12 with the ambition to change our world for the better.

Learn more about Martin Schichtel and KraftBlock:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-schichtel/

• https://kraftblock.com

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In this episode of Conscious Design, host Ian Peterman sits down with Elliot Chaves, the founder and CEO of Jaspur. Jaspur is an innovative platform dedicated to revolutionizing sustainable consumerism in the sportswear industry. Elliot shares the compelling story behind Jaspur, starting from his personal challenges with finding sustainable options in fashion, leading to the birth of a marketplace that prioritizes environmental consciousness in every thread.

Notable Moments:

• Elliot's Background and the Genesis of Jaspur

• The Mission of Jaspur: Sustainable Sportswear

• Challenges of Integrating Sustainability into Fashion

• Overcoming Market Resistance and Educating Consumers

• Jaspur's Approach to Community Building

• The Importance of Consumer Education in Sustainability

• Addressing Misconceptions in Sustainable Practices

• Jaspur’s Impact on Consumer Habits

The conversation dives into the challenges of establishing a new standard in the sportswear market, the importance of sustainable living, and how Jaspur is tackling the big issues through a community-driven approach. Gain insights into the potential of sustainable practices in everyday life and the power of community in fostering significant change.

About Elliot Chaves:

Elliot Chaves is an ex-fashion designer turned creative director and founder of Jaspur, a sportswear marketplace that enables sustainable living through media and community.

Learn more about Elliot Chaves and Jaspur:

• www.hellojaspur.eco

• https://www.linkedin.com/company/jaspur/

• https://www.instagram.com/hellojaspur/

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Tune in as host Ian Peterman talks with Beau Wangtrakuldee, Ph.D., founder and CEO of AmorSui, in a transformative discussion about innovating sustainable personal protective equipment (PPE). Beau shares her personal journey, driven by a chemical spill accident during her PhD, which unveiled the inadequacies in existing PPE and sparked the inception of AmorSui. Plus, she explains the company's mission to bridge the gap in the PPE market, focusing on safety, functionality, and sustainability.

What you’ll hear about in this episode:

• The Origin Story of AmorSui: Bridging the Gap in PPE

• Addressing Sustainability in PPE: A Three-Pronged Approach

• Challenging the Status Quo: Reusability and Public Perception

• Building a Brand in the PPE Industry: Trust, Quality, and Sustainability

• Looking Forward: Expanding the Product Line and Embracing Circular Economy

The episode explores the challenges in redefining perceptions around reusable PPE, maintaining high standards of protection, and the brand's commitment to the environment through circular economy practices. Beau discusses AmorSui's approach to product design, combining performance, functionality, and recyclability. She also talks about empowering healthcare professionals through better PPE and the future outlook of the PPE industry towards sustainability.

About Beau Wangtrakuldee:

Beau Wangtrakuldee, Ph.D., is a multifaceted innovator who has taken a technical approach to radically drive global impact in health and safety. As the founder and CEO of AmorSui, the first global protective wear brand for circular personal protective equipment items and subscriptions, she is on a mission to protect the health of people and the planet. Beau led AmorSui to serve over 30,000 global customers and leading R&D institutions such as Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Dupont, and Amgen. Today, as a Keynote Speaker, Wangtrakuldee is also promoting gender equity, inclusion and diversity, and circular innovation through talks and presentations.

Learn more about Beau Wangtrakuldee and AmorSui:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwangtrakuldee/

• https://amorsui.com/

• https://www.linkedin.com/company/amorsui/

• https://www.facebook.com/amorsuiclothing

• https://www.instagram.com/amorsuiclothing

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