• 87. From Fossil Fuels to Future Foods: Australia's Brilliant Bioeconomic Makeover with GW3's Kylie Porter

  • Jul 26 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 6 mins
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87. From Fossil Fuels to Future Foods: Australia's Brilliant Bioeconomic Makeover with GW3's Kylie Porter

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  • Episode Description: Karl and Erum explore how Northern Queensland is transitioning from its historical reliance on coal mining to becoming a hub for bioeconomy. Kylie Porter, CEO of GW3 - Greater Whitsunday Alliance, shares insights on the region's rich agricultural roots, the innovative use of sugarcane in biotech, and the strategic efforts to build a sustainable future. The discussion highlights the significant role of community engagement and international collaborations in driving these changes. Tune in to hear about the exciting opportunities and challenges faced as the region redefines its economic landscape through biotechnology and sustainability initiatives. 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 - Introduction to Biotech and Decarbonization00:01:00 - Discovering the Greater Whitsundays00:03:00 - Strategizing Economic Diversification00:05:00 - Australia at SynBioBeta00:07:00 - Sustainability Cuts: Nike and Beyond00:12:00 - Innovations in Consumer Brands00:17:00 - Interview with Kylie Porter: Transitioning to a Bioeconomy00:20:00 - Regional Bioeconomy Efforts and Challenges00:22:30 - The Role of Sugarcane in Biotechnology00:25:00 - Collaborating with Queensland Government00:27:30 - Building the First Commercial Bioeconomic Facility00:30:00 - Engaging Influential Advocates00:37:00 - Building Community and Ecosystems00:42:00 - National and Regional Biotech Initiatives00:45:00 - Tech Integration in the Coal Industry00:49:00 - Global Collaboration and Future Prospects00:52:00 - Sustainable Development and Decarbonization00:57:00 - Closing Thoughts and Reflections Topics Covered: australia, mckee, coal mining, biotechnology, workforce development Episode Links: Kylie Porter on LinkedInCaladan BioRebel NationOn’s Spray-On ShoeGreater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3)CSIRO Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization Australia’s National Science Agency Have a question or comment? Message us here: Text or Call (804) 505-5553 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GrowEverything website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: groweverything@messaginglab.com Music by: Nihilore Production by: Amplafy Media
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