Sustainalize this!

A lot of discussion around the topic of nuclear power. Some argue it is the holy grail, others say it is inferior to renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Fact: it takes a long time to build a nuclear power plant. In today's episode, the main focus lies on the building time of nuclear power plants. What is your opinion on nuclear power plants?

Did you know the Mr Sustainability community is the first of its kind to offer money for ideas and awesome concepts? How, what, why?! In today’s episode, Vincent & Yvo talk about Communability, the platform that is going to launch which can be seen as the Reddit of Sustainability topics. The money is surely not the end goal, but a means to an end. All of this is explained in today's episode.  Curious to hear more? Tune in!

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This ‘miracle molecule’ is one of the building blocks of modern society yet most of us have never heard of it. What is it? Ethylene. Business (and kids) manager Wouter guides us on a journey to discover what ethylene is, how it’s made in a cracker, and why it is so important to our way of living. In this episode we learn the difference between fuels and chemicals, why coca cola was aiming for more sustainability with the introduction of plastic bottles, the differences between mechanical and chemical recycling and of course - how to sustainalize this industry.

What is solar inflation? What is “the grid” and why is it “full”? Why are Germany and Chile struggling with negative energy prices? Tune in with our special guest Benjamin, as we discuss these questions, what they mean to electricity production in the future and how we could potentially solve these massive challenges. In this episode you learn all about “the grid”, how complex it can be, where it is "failing" - we are still not certain - and the ultimate wizard solution: virtual power plants.

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Will our kids ever know what it is like to refuel a car with gasoline, or will everything be electrified by then? In this episode Vincent and Yvo discuss electric batteries and what happens with them when they die. Learn all about battery basics, how they are recycled at the moment and in the future, plus how we could all be driving around like in Mario Kart in the future with wireless charging lanes. And remember, we are not the experts here. We are simply learning, together.

In this episode Vincent and Yvo discuss the hydrogen again. This time however they explore why we should not focus on putting it into our cars - of any size. Learn all about hydrogen concept cars, energy efficiency, why Vincent is not wearing a sweater while having the heater on, upcoming fully electric trucks and much more.

In this episode Vincent and Yvo discuss the “construction” - we are not the project managers - of Helios. This is a $5 billion plant made by Saudi Arabia which will produce green fuel for export and decrease the country’s dependence on petrodollars. All of the zero-carbon fuel it produces will be shipped to international buyers in the form of ammonia. Learn about the basics of hydrogen, what it is and is not, why ammonia is used and much more.

In this episode we are joined by Joland Koot, a project manager developing large renewable power projects, in particular solar. She explains in detail some of the projects she is developing around the world on an industrial scale - up to tenths of Megawatts - and the growth she foresees for the industry. This episode can help you determine how you can install solar panels and how solar energy can help you on your sustainable journey.

Wow. At the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Kunming, President Xi announced what would be the largest solar and wind project ever. At a whopping 400 GW, it would produce more renewable energy than the United States.

Although the project is shrouded in mystery and no details are provided so far, Vincent and Yvo try to wrap their heads around it. What would it mean? How does it compare? Why does it matter to you?