We’re excited to share that BioSpan Technologies’ President and COO, Lindsey Hermes, has officially taken the TEDx stage — and her talk is now live for the world to watch.
In this powerful presentation, Lindsey explores the future of infrastructure through a lens that often gets overlooked: how low-carbon, plant-based innovations can transform the way we preserve roads, parking lots, and the built environment — from highways to driveways.
Drawing from decades of BioSpan’s experience and her own journey in the pavement preservation industry, Lindsey highlights why the path to a more resilient, climate-conscious infrastructure system doesn’t require dramatic reinvention. Instead, it requires rethinking the materials we use, the lifecycle of our assets, and the way public agencies and private companies measure long-term value.
What You’ll Learn in the Talk
Lindsey’s message centers around three key themes:
1. The hidden opportunity in pavement preservation.
Small changes in how we maintain infrastructure can lead to enormous reductions in carbon emissions, energy use, and taxpayer spending.
2. The power of bio-based technology.
Innovative materials — like BioSpan’s USDA-certified soy-based preservation systems — can extend pavement life, reduce disruption, and meaningfully contribute to sustainability goals.
3. The importance of reimagining ROI.
Communities benefit most when leaders evaluate durability, lifecycle cost, and environmental impact together, not separately.
Why This Matters
Infrastructure touches every part of everyday life, and Lindsey’s talk adds a fresh perspective to a global conversation. As more organizations set ambitious sustainability and carbon-reduction goals, the technologies highlighted in her TEDx talk show that the tools to make meaningful progress already exist — and they’re scalable today.
This moment represents more than a talk; it’s a milestone for BioSpan, our partners, and the many public works leaders who have believed in a better way forward.
Watch the Full TEDx Talk
➡️ Watch Lindsey Hermes’ TEDx Talk here
We’re incredibly proud to see Lindsey and BioSpan’s mission highlighted on the TEDx stage. Thank you to the customers, partners, and innovators who continue to push this industry forward with us.