From Alt Rock to Alt Fuels

In this episode, we sit down with Jacob Givens—actor, social media influencer, and Director of Promotion & Marketing at Biofriendly —to explore the intersection of Alternative Music and Alternative Fuels. With over 500,000 followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, Jacob has built a loyal audience by blending nostalgic 90s music content with a passion for environmental change.

We dive into:

How Jacob uses music to connect generations and promote green messaging
The science and mission behind Green Plus®, Biofriendly’s fuel additive
The evolving role of regulation, and innovation in the clean energy space
Whether you're a fan of flannel shirts or fuel efficiency, this episode hits all the right notes.

02:20 Alternative Music -Quiz Time!

08:00 Viral meets Chemistry with Jacob Givens

12:15 Collaboration Between Univar and Biofriendly

13:19 Biofriendly Mission

15:43 Global Sustainability Trends

19:50 The Role of Regulation in Shaping Subsidies

20:50 Today's Environmental Concerns

22: 43 Impact of Tariffs

23:39 One final Takeaway

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