Technology
Matt Mclaren is the CEO and cofounder of Entomics, a company whose aim is to reduce the impact of food waste through insect bioconversion. Food waste is one of the biggest problems we face today, with one-third of all food being wasted globally. Their method of turning waste into useful, high-quality resources allows them to put waste back into the food chain in a natural and sustainable way. Highlights: Using already natural processes to a more sustainable advantage How do you solve food waste with insects? Turning an exciting university project into a successful business Understanding your vision before thinking about investment The importance of the reduction of food waste for a more sustainable world Useful links: Entomics - https://www.entomics.com/ Shell Foundation - https://shellfoundation.org/ Green Angel Syndicate - https://greenangelsyndicate.com/ Time stamp: [02:46] What is Entomics? [03:25] Where did the idea for Entomics come from? [06:20] Using insects to reduce the impact of food waste [08:15] It's not just about the technology, its also safety [11:30] The idea of waste hierarchy [14:30] Working with the Shell Foundation [17:29] Advice to others starting out [22:20] How the team got together [25:50] Food waste: The bigger picture [29:30] Local feed solutions as a way of being more sustainable For more information go to Green Add Venture (https://greenaddventure.com/) This episode is hosted by Jake Woodhouse - connect with Jake on Linkedin (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jakewoodhouse) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/jakewoodhous) This episode is produced by Woon Tan of Podcast Publishing (http://podcastpublishing.help/) Designs are made by Joshua Barnes of Forage Studio (https://www.forage.studio/)