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Welcome to Exile, a podcast about Jewish lives under the shadow of fascism. Narrated by award-winning screen and stage actor, Mandy Patinkin. Untold stories and firsthand accounts drawn from intimate letters, diaries and interviews found in the Leo Baeck Institute’s vast archive. Each episode, a story of beauty and danger that brings history to life. Because the past is always present. Starting November 1, episodes are released weekly every Tuesday. The Leo Baeck Institute, New York | Berlin is a research library and archive focused on the history of German-speaking Jews. Antica Productions produces award-winning non-fiction podcasts, films and series which inform and inspire audiences around the world.

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ETH alumnus Christophe Gence shares his journey from mechanical engineering to leading Paprec, exploring innovations in recycling and the importance of lifelong learning and networking.

ETH alumnus Christophe Gence talks about his journey from mechanical engineering to leading Paprec Switzerland and emphasises the innovations that transform waste into secondary raw materials. He sheds light on technologies such as AI-driven sorting and PET recycling and explains the cultural, legal and technological changes that characterise sustainable waste management. Personal stories emphasise the value of networks, lifelong learning and the lessons he learned at ETH Zurich.

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Transforming Waste into Resources – Christophe Gence

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ETH alumnus Christophe Gence shares his journey from mechanical engineering to leading Paprec, exploring innovations in recycling and the importance of lifelong learning and networking.

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منذ 16 يومًا27:11

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منذ 30 يومًا35:05

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منذ 6 weeks20:04

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ETH alumnus Christophe Gence shares his journey from mechanical engineering to leading Paprec, exploring innovations in recycling and the importance of lifelong learning and networking. ETH alumnus Christophe Gence talks about his journey from mechanical engineering to leading Paprec Switzerland and emphasises the innovations that transform waste into secondary raw materials. He sheds light on technologies such as AI-driven sorting and PET recycling and explains the cultural, legal and technological changes that characterise sustainable waste management. Personal stories emphasise the value of networks, lifelong learning and the lessons he learned at ETH Zurich.…

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منذ 8 weeks27:25

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منذ 11 weeks31:18

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منذ 12 weeks29:18

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منذ 13 weeks28:37

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منذ 15 weeks28:03

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منذ 17 weeks27:52

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منذ 19 weeks24:27

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منذ 22 weeks26:35

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منذ 24 weeks23:39

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منذ 26 weeks24:19

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منذ 36 weeks30:47

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