Waste is a Failure of Imagination. Meet Nicole Richards of Allonia.
Welcome to the latest episode of Grow Everything, where we take a deep dive into the fascinating world of soil health and the incredible power of engineering organisms. Our hosts Karl and Erum are joined by the amazing Nicole Richards, a 28-year veteran in the chemical space and CEO of Allonnia. Nicole shares her valuable insights on how biology can be harnessed to solve some of our biggest challenges and transform waste into valuable resources. We discuss the exciting new lab in Brooklyn, which has been generously funded by city and state money, as well as sustainable birthday boxes and event swag made from bio-based materials. Lastly, we learn about Allonnia's groundbreaking work in extracting rare earths from mine waste sites and using biology to treat contaminants. Tune in to hear from a true expert and discover how you can get involved in this exciting field!
Topics Covered:
00:00:00 - "Waste Is A Failure of Imagination": Exploring The Need For Innovative Solutions
00:03:23 - The Role of Biotech Companies in Waste Management and Habits Change
00:05:49 - Brooklyn's New Lab: Investing in Garbage and Biotech for a Cleaner Future
00:11:37 - Federal Regulations: The Need for Cleanup of Unhealthy Practices
00:15:58 - Soil Contamination Analysis: Unpacking The Complexities
00:23:07 - From Chemical Engineering To Biotech: Leveraging The Benefits Of High Throughput Automation
00:25:51 - Chemical Companies Investing In Biotech To Solve Environmental Problems
00:30:44 - Waste As A Resource: A New Consciousness And Innovative Solutions
00:37:32 - Exploring The Impact Of Landfills And Waste On Society's Health And Wellbeing
00:41:32 - Nicole's Story: Appreciating Allonnia's Sustainable Approach To Waste Management
00:43:53 - Regenerative farming: Probiotic for soil health
Episode Links:
Nicole Richards on LinkedIn
Allonia’s Website
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