Getting In the Loop: Circular Economy | Sustainability | Closing the Loop
Katherine Whalen
Welcome to Getting In the Loop – a podcast dedicated to exploring how to transform to a more circular society that recognises our planet’s limited resources. Join host Katie Whalen as she examines the challenges facing our current resource use and discovers alternatives to the ‘take, make, dispose’ way of doing things. Each week she interviews circular economy experts about what they’re doing and learning (including Anna Tari of the Circular Economy Club, Ken Webster of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and many more). Together we'll uncover what circular economy means in practice and find out what's being done to keep our r...
Investing in Circular Economy Business Models with Jamie Butterworth
Don't forget to check out our free circular economy resources including:The Circular Sectors Navigator E-BookLinkedin Group: Getting in the Loop PodcastResources and links discussed in this episode are available at gettinginthelooppodcast.com. ABOUT TODAY'S EPISODEWelcome to the season finale of the Getting in the Loop Podcast! This season our theme has been ‘making circular business happen.' So far we've talked to companies and researchers working with circular business models specialized in r
Creating a Circular Economy for Electronics with Jessika Luth Richter
Don't forget to check out our free circular economy resources including:The Circular Sectors Navigator E-BookLinkedin Group: Getting in the Loop PodcastResources and links discussed in this episode are available at gettinginthelooppodcast.com. ABOUT TODAY'S EPISODEWe’re joined by Jessika Luth Richter, a postdoctoral researcher at the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics. In today’s episode, we cover a lot of ground - we’re talking all things electronics and policy. You
How to Upscale Reuse of Electronics with Sebastian Holmström
Don't forget to check out our free circular economy resources including:The Circular Sectors Navigator E-BookLinkedin Group: Getting in the Loop PodcastResources and links discussed in this episode are available at gettinginthelooppodcast.com. ABOUT TODAY'S EPISODEIn today’s episode, we’re talking all things about reuse of electronics. Sebastian Holmström explains how Inrego’s electronics refurbishment business model works. We discuss the Swedish Government’s Circular Economy Delegation where S
Making Parenthood Easier Through Circular Economy with David Knutsson
Don't forget to check out our free circular economy resources including:The Circular Sectors Navigator E-BookLinkedin Group: Getting in the Loop PodcastResources and links discussed in this episode are available at gettinginthelooppodcast.com. ABOUT TODAY'S EPISODEParently aims to make parenting worry-free by offering subscription services for children’s things including strollers, bikes, and cots. In this episode, you’ll hear from CEO and Founder David Knutsson about the unique way Parently’s
Circular Design and Business Models for Longer Lasting Electronics with Tom Leenders
Kicking off the new Getting in the Loop podcast season is entrepreneur Tom Leenders of Gerrard Street. Gerrard Street is a modular, high-end headphone company proving how circular products can be brought to market. In today's episode, you’ll discover how Gerrard Street distributes their headphones, the new type of customer they’ve added since the COVID19 pandemic, and the biggest design challenge they’ve faced so far.ABOUT TODAY'S GUESTTom Leenders co-founded Gerrard Street after graduating wit
GETTING IN THE LOOP is back!
Hi Getting in the Loop listeners,We are starting a new GETTING IN THE LOOP season on Monday, January 17th.Today I’m announcing the line-up of awesome guests.Our guiding theme this season is circular business. We’ll hear from entrepreneurs, investors, and researchers who are making circular economy happen through reuse, repair, refurbishment, and more. Check out the full line-up below to see who we will be joining us this season:Tom Leenders, Co-founder of modular headphone company Gerrard Street
Addressing Social Aspects in Circular Economy with Alexandre Lemille
In today’s episode, Alexandre Lemille introduces us to his idea of a 'Circular Humansphere,' which focuses on addressing human needs thanks to system circularity. Get ready to learn more about Alexandre’s model that aims to build regenerative societies in full alignment with life systems. ABOUT TODAY'S GUESTAlexandre Lemille was recognized by the World Economic Forum as “Highly Commended” in the Circular Economy Leadership category (2016). He co-authored the 2020 academic Elsevier paper "Making
Summer Break
Katie here! The Getting in the Loop podcast is going on a summer break and will resume episodes in the Fall.If you want to continue to learn about circular economy over the summer, we have a number of circular economy resources on our website. These include free downloads and new games to support you on your circular economy journey, especially if you want to share circular economy with others. Head to www.gettinginthelooppodcast.com and click ‘Resources’.That being said: While the podcast may b
What You Need to Know about Circular Materials and Measuring Circular Economy with Jim Goddin
Circular Sectors Navigator E-BookLinkedin Group: Getting in the Loop PodcastResources and links discussed in this episode are available at gettinginthelooppodcast.com.Today I’m thrilled to introduce you to Jim Goddin. Jim is Head of Circular Economy at thinkstep-anz, a sustainability consultancy based in Australia and New Zealand. Jim was one of the first people I met when I started learning about the circular economy back in 2012. In this episode of the Getting in the Loop circular economy podc
What Sports and Circular Economy Culture Shifts Have in Common with Brad Jeavons
Circular Sectors Navigator E-BookLinkedin Group: Getting in the Loop PodcastResources and links discussed in this episode are available at gettinginthelooppodcast.com.What do sports and circular economy have in common? Well, today’s Getting in the Loop guest Brad Jeavons thinks approaches traditionally used by sports teams could help us create more sustainable and circular companies, especially when it comes to strategy and cultural deployment of circular economy concepts. Brad is an author, co
Can Circular Economy Enable Infinite Economic Growth? with Ekaterina Chertkovskaya
Circular Sectors Navigator E-BookLinkedin Group: Getting in the Loop PodcastResources and links discussed in this episode are available at gettinginthelooppodcast.com.In today’s episode: Ekaterina Chertkovskaya explains the concept of degrowth and shares examples of what this could mean in practice by presenting possible alternatives focused on openness and relocalization. She also explains why we should be wary of placing the blame on individuals and private citizens when it comes to sustainabi
#CircularNext and Exploring Circular Economy in North America with Humberto Olivo
You might think the circular economy movement is only growing in Europe - but today’s podcast guest proves other parts of the globe are also interested in the circular economy! In this week’s episode of the Getting in the Loop circular economy podcast, I speak with Humberto Olivo from #CircularNext North America, a series of monthly events organized throughout 2021 with the aim to explore circular economy best practices in North America. In this episode, Humberto shares why he was motivated to s
Circular Cities Initiatives and The Example of Prague with Vojtech Vosecky
Circular Sectors Navigator E-BookLinkedin Group: Getting in the Loop PodcastResources and links discussed in this episode are available at gettinginthelooppodcast.com.Leave Katie a voice message here - and maybe YOU will appear on the next episode.About Today’s GuestVojtěch Vosecky is an Associate of Circle Economy, Co-founder of circular consultancy INCIEN, chair of the CE steering group @ city of Prague. He has worked on circular economy related issues in the European Parliament and currently
How Digital Technology Can Help Enable a Circular Economy Annika Hedberg
ResourcesCircular Sectors Navigator E-BookLinkedin Group: Getting in the Loop PodcastResources and links discussed in this episode are available at gettinginthelooppodcast.com.Leave Katie a voice message here - and maybe YOU will appear on the next episode.About Today’s GuestAnnika Hedberg is Head of the Sustainable Prosperity for Europe Programme at the European Policy Centre (EPC), an independent think tank based in Brussels, Belgium. She joined the EPC in 2010 and over the years has worked o
Does Canada have a Circular Economy? with Paul Shorthouse
ResourcesCircular Sectors Navigator E-BookLinkedin Group: Getting in the Loop PodcastResources and links discussed in this episode are available at gettinginthelooppodcast.com.Leave Katie a voice message here - and maybe YOU will appear on the next episode.Want to know what’s happening with the circular economy in North America and especially Canada? In this week’s episode of the Getting in the Loop circular economy podcast I speak with Paul Shorthouse from the Circular Economy Leadership Coali
Transparency and Technology in Circular Supply Chains with Mesbah Sabur
Get ready to learn all about how digitalization and technology can help enable a more circular economy by creating transparent supply chains. Mesbah Sabur joins us to share how his company Circularise is using blockchain to create an open-source platform for sharing data across supply chains. Circularise’s ambition is to improve transparency so that companies can move towards more circular production processes, starting with the plastics sector. In this episode, you’ll hear about Circularise and
#61: Four Steps to Taking Circular Action and This Circular Economy Podcast Turns Two!
Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the Getting in the Loop podcast! To celebrate, I’m answering your most frequently asked questions: “How can I get started implementing a circular economy?” “What can I do?” In this episode, I share four steps to action-oriented circular economy. I’ve developed them based on what I’ve learned from our podcast guests and my own PhD research since launching the world’s first circular economy podcast two years ago. I’ve dubbed it ACT C(ircular) to help you remember
#60: How to Communicate Effectively about Circular Economy with Virginia Cinquemani
In this episode, Virginia Cinquemani shares the mistakes us circular economy professionals often make when we talk about circular economy. Are you making any of them? Get ready to find out! Through her company Green Gorilla, Virginia coaches sustainability professionals on how to make an impact and find the right way to communicate sustainability to their stakeholders. Virginia has a deep passion for sustainability and she is an advocate of bridging the soft skill gap in technical fields for eff
#59: Circular Economy in Sweden and the Nordic Circular Hotspot with Elin Bergman
I’m thrilled to welcome Elin Bergman to the podcast. Elin has been called the “Circular economy queen of Sweden.’’ In this episode, you will hear how Elin stumbled upon the circular economy and how ever since she has been working to implement the transition to a more circular economy. You’ll find out about how Sweden is moving towards a circular economy and what Elin thinks needs to happen in order to make the transition. You’ll learn about Elin’s most recent initiative, a new international netw
#58: Moving to Reusable Packaging and Circular Economy Systems with Jennifer von der Heydt
Jennifer von der Heydt of Loop-it joins me on the podcast today! Jennifer is CEO and Co-Founder of Loop-It, which is an easy, convenient and affordable reuse system for products. Their reusable coffee cups can already be found in cafes throughout Sweden.Jenn founded loop-it in 2019 after her Erasmus at Linköping University in Sweden where loop-it began as an idea at an innovation bootcamp. Jennifer and the other co-founders won second place and kept going with their idea. In September 2020, she
#57: Year in Review: Your Top 3 Circular Economy Podcast Episodes
Resources featured in this episode:* In the Loop Circular Business Deck* Circular Sectors Navigator E-BookLeave Katie a voice message - and maybe YOU will appear on the next episode. Leave your message: https://lnkd.in/dGWjxnqJoin the Getting in the Loop: LinkedIn PagePrevious episodes mentioned: #39 (circular design), #40, #41 (circular business models), #45, #49 (biomaterials), #47, #51 (plastics), #50 (circular experiment)Link to listener Sarah Thomas’ article: Read hereFeatured listener voic
#56: Fall Recap: 3 Circular Economy Events You Don’t Want to Miss
It’s been a crazy year hasn’t it? I hope all of you have been well considering this year has looked quite different than usual. One upside to going digital is the plethora of virtual events about circular economy. In this episode, I’m sharing about three online circular economy events from this fall. There's still time to join the upcoming IS4CE seminar: Join me live on December 2, 2020 at 16:30 CET for the IS4CE Seminar and catch recordings for the other events if you missed them!Become a part
#55: Leading Sustainable Business and How the SDGs Changed Everything with Donald Eubank
Donald Eubank joins us on the podcast today! Based in Japan, Donald is co-author of the new book Leading Sustainably: The Path to Sustainable Business and How the SDGs Changed Everything. In this episode, Donald and I talk about the Sustainable Development Goals and how companies are using them to guide sustainable business practices. Developed by the United Nations, the Sustainable Development Goals are 17 goals often referred to as the ‘SDGs’ that provide a blueprint for us to achieve a better
#54: Climate Activism and Zero Waste Awareness with Mariska Nell of Mama Earth Talk
Mariksa Nell is a Climate Activist, Artist and host of the Mama Earth Talk podcast. Today she joins us on the Getting in the Loop podcast to talk about zero waste, sustainability, and of course - circular economy! Mariksa Nell started experimenting with trash️ in her artwork and the curiosity of the medium had her researching how waste affects the environment. Since then, she has worked with many organisations globally to drive environmental and sustainable change and inspires change through her
#53: Circular Economy in Healthcare and the Pharmaceutical Industry with Frederik van Deurs
Frederik van Deurs joins us on the podcast today! Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, Frederik is the CEO of the Green Innovation Group, which has worked with pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk in a circular innovation challenge. Today you will learn about this challenge and Frederik’s takeaways. Our conversation really got me thinking about circular economy in healthcare and how to address consumable products in a circular way, since Novo Nordisk produces +500 million insulin pens a year. Let’s dive
#52: What is the role of marketing in a circular economy? with Alena Kuzniatsova
How can marketing be used to help create a more circular economy? Alena from Orange Bird is here to share with us the ins and outs of marketing and that it is not inherently about getting people to buy more. Tune in to hear why you might want to start collaborating with your marketing department when it comes to innovating new circular business models. Resources and links discussed in this episode can be found at gettinginthelooppodcast.com .About Today’s GuestAlena Kuzniatsova is Founder and Ch
Special invitation! Join the Getting in the Loop Podcast Group on Linkedin
Join the podcast Linkedin group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12471484/ The aim of the Linkedin group is to enable Getting in the Loop podcast listeners to connect and discuss the podcast and circular economy! I also plan to share information and events I think might be relevant for you and invite you to do the same.Don't forget this week's events:Virtual WCEFonlineCircular Hotspots of the World EventView the complete list of WCEF Side Events here.
#51: Creating a Circular Economy Value Chain for Plastics Packaging with Graham Houlder
Today we’re talking about the future of flexible packaging with Graham Houlder, Managing Director of SLOOP Consulting and founder & project coordinator for CEFLEX. In today’s episode, Graham and I talk about CEFLEX (a Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging). CEFLEX is a collaborative initiative of over 150 companies and associations from across the flexible packaging value chain with the aim to make flexible packaging even more relevant in the circular economy. Graham is an expert in this field
#50: The Circular Experiment and Action-Oriented Circular Economy with Ashleigh Morris
Welcome back to the Getting in the Loop podcast. We’re kicking off our Fall 2020 season with a milestone. We’re celebrating 50 episodes of the Getting in the Loop podcast! Wow, I truly could not have done it without YOU, listener. Thank you for sharing your favorite episodes, leaving reviews, and posting on Linkedin. It has been fun getting to know many of you over the last 1.5 years. About Today’s GuestAshleigh Morris is the CEO of Coreo, a company actioning circular economy in Australasia. As
We're Back! Coming September 7 to the Getting in the Loop Podcast
Next week (Sept 7, 2020) the Getting in the Loop podcast is back to its regularly scheduled programming! Join host Katie Whalen as she kicks off the Fall 2020 season with an interview featuring Ashleigh Morris, CEO of Coreo. Find out more about the podcast and listen to previous episodes at www.gettinginthelooppodcast.com. UPCOMING EVENT ALERTInterested in learning more about circular economy in the Nordics? On Sept 8, 2020, the Nordic Circular Hotspot is hosting an online side event as part of
#49: Regenerative Design for a Circular Economy in Buildings & Construction with Ehab Sayed
It’s the last episode in our series in partnership with the International Society for the Circular Economy, and I’m so excited to introduce Ehab Sayed who is today’s guest. This episode has it all: circular materials, circular design, and circular business models! You will learn about how Ehab’s company Biohm is using bio-based materials to create a company founded on circular economy principles. Discover how Biohm is revolutionizing the construction industry with mycelium (which comes from mush
Moving to Circular Economy in Cities and Countries with Anders Wijkman
We are joined by Anders Wijkman, Honorary President of the Club of Rome and chairman of the Governing Board of Climate-KIC. In today’s episode, Anders reflects on our progress towards a circular economy and the role that cities play in the transition to a circular society. You will learn about Climate-KIC, hear about Anders’ experience with environmental policy in the European Parliament, and find out more about his upcoming keynote for the inaugura (digital) conference of the International Soci
COVID-19 and the Circular Economy: Creating Resiliency with Walter Stahel
Today we’re thrilled to welcome Walter Stahel back to the podcast! In this episode, you will learn about the International Society for the Circular Economy (IS4CE) and its inaugural conference, which will be held digitally on July 6 - 7, 2020. You will also hear Walter’s thoughts on a circular future post-COVID-19 and find out why circular economy and resilience go hand in hand. Resources and links discussed in this episode can be found at gettinginthelooppodcast.com. Getting in the Loop + Int
How to Use Innovation to Reduce Food Waste and Circular Economy Start-ups with Robert Luo
Today’s guest was inspired to find a solution to reuse food waste after visiting his uncle’s dairy farm. He is now the driving force behind Mi Terro, a new material technology company that turns food waste into fiber. Three-time entrepreneur and Mi Terro’s CEO and Founder Robert Luo joins us today to talk about creating the world's first apparel line made from milk waste, which has been sold to 40 countries worldwide. Mi Terro and Operation Food Search are partnering in the fight against hunger:
Biomaterials to Move Towards a Circular Bioeconomy with Dr. Michael A. Saltzberg
Dive into the fascinating world of biomaterials and circular design with Dr. Michael Saltzberg. Michael is the Global Business Director for Biomaterials at DuPont. In today’s episode, you’ll hear how material suppliers like DuPont are contributing to a more circular economy by combining performance and environmentally-driven design. Michael explains key concepts related to biomaterials and the biocycle and shares examples of how biomaterials can be used in practice to extend product life cycles
Celebrating Earth Day and Shifting to Digital Experiences after COVID-19 with Matt Hill
This week marks the annual celebration of Earth Day and we are celebrating with Matt Hill, the CEO and Founder of One Tree Planted. Matt’s team reached out to me earlier this month and I jumped at the opportunity to chat with him. One Tree Planted has had to reshift their Earth Day Celebration plans in light of recent events, and today you will hear how they have proceeded with a digital experience. You’ll also learn about reforestation, how you can participate in Earth Day (even while social
Celebrating 1 Year of Getting in the Loop and Circular Economy Learning
Today we’re celebrating the 1 year anniversary of the Getting in the Loop podcast! Let's look back at a year of circular economy learning. The episode features a clip from the very first Getting in the Loop podcast episode with Professor David Peck from TU Delft.Thank you to everyone who went on Linkedin and posted after our last episode. You can find the related article and join in on the conversation here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/three-positive-takeaways-circular-economy-from-current-whalen/ Wi
Reflections on Circular Economy in a Time of COVID-19
Today I am reflecting broadly on the effect that the COVID-19 pandemic could have on the circular economy movement. I’ve selected three positive effects I hope it will have including:Improving our ability for (virtual) collaborationIllustrating the possibility for strong leadership and quick actionSupporting distributed - rather than centralised - circularityWe also touch on the European Commission’s New Circular Economy Action Plan.I want to hear your thoughts and comments, so I’ve posted the t
Circular Business Transformation and Moving Towards Circular Economy with Mike Townsend
Today we are talking with the Earthshine Group’s Founder and CEO Mike Townsend! Mike is passionate about sharing knowledge and skills in support of the transition towards a sustainable economy. In this episode, Mike talks about the business of change and how transforming business towards circular ways of working starts with capability development. You’ll also hear about some recent circular economy projects that Mike has been involved with, including a fascinating project with Norsk Ombruk, whic
Communicating Circular Economy and How to be a Circular Entrepreneur with Katherine Whalen
It’s official! I’m now Dr. Whalen and today we’re celebrating on the podcast by mixing things up a bit from our normal interviews. Lately I’ve been receiving a lot of requests from people who are just getting into the circular economy and want to understand the basics. Recently I had the chance to incorporate storytelling techniques into my approach when I was invited to give a keynote speech at Lund University for an event called Trendspotting Circular Economy. I thought I’d share the talk with
Circular Plastics and Collaborating for the Circular Economy with Jeff Wooster
You may have wondered what big companies are doing about the circular economy, so today Jeff Wooster joins us to talk about just that! Jeff Wooster is the Global Sustainability Director for Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics. Dow is one of the third largest chemical companies in the world and a member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Circular Economy 100 (CE 100) Network. In this episode, you will learn about some of the initiatives DOW has been working on regarding circular economy. This i
Designing Materials and Emotionally Durable Products for a Circular Economy with Merryn Haines-Gadd
Today we’re talking about design and innovation for a circular economy! I’m joined by Dr. Merryn Haines-Gadd from the University of Exeter’s Centre for Circular Economy. In this episode, you will learn about emotionally durable design and the nine product longevity strategies that are relevant for a circular economy. You will also hear about the fascinating new world of self-healing materials and the various applications where they are being applied to help extend product lifetimes. Resources an
Circular Conversations and a New Economy with Emanuele Di Francesco
Today we are getting in the loop with Emanuele Di Francesco, founder of the online platform Circular Conversations. In this episode, you will learn about Circular Conversations, a platform where Emanuele engages with leaders in thinking related to the circular economy. You will also hear about Emanuele's work setting up circular economy projects at the Unknown Group. Resources and links discussed in this episode can be found at our website: www.gettinginthelooppodcast.com ABOUT TODAY'S GUESTEman
Circular Business Models and Entrepreneurship in a Circular Economy with Katherine Whalen
It’s our last episode of 2019! Today I’m sharing an episode I recorded about circular business models with Steven Curtis and Sofie Sandin, two of my colleagues at the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) at Lund University. This episode originally appeared on the ‘Advancing Sustainable Solutions’ podcast that Sofie and Steven co-host at the IIIEE. I wanted to share it with you all because of the insight into circular business models! In the episode we address tw
Circular Change and National Circular Economy Roadmaps with Ladeja Godina Košir
In today’s episode, you’ll hear about Ladeja’s work to create a Circular Economy Roadmap for Slovenia and how she is working with people all over the world to implement circular change. Ladeja and I reflect on the importance of considering culture when discussing circular economy, and Ladeja shares some examples from her work in Norway and the Americas. We also talk about leadership for a circular economy and what it means to be a circular economy leader. This is something I was eager to hear fr
India and the Circular Economy (Part 2): Examples from the Off-Grid Solar Industry with Lucyl Staub
It’s time for the second and final episode in our two-part series on the circular economy in India. Last week we were joined by a special guest host, Lucyl Staub to learn about the current state of India and the circular economy. This week, Lucyl returns to guide us through conversations with experts to discover more about the future of circular economy in India. As part of looking ahead, Lucyl also investigates the off-grid solar industry in India, looking at how to encourage the repair, reuse,
India and the Circular Economy (Part 1) with Lucyl Staub
In this special two-part episode, we’re learning about the state of the Circular Economy in India! This episode is a never before on the Getting in the Loop podcast because we have a special guest host, Lucyl Staub. Lucyl and I worked in collaboration on this episode and she will take over for me in a lot of the episode, guiding us through interviews with experts to discover more about how India is moving towards a more circular economy.In this episode (Part One), we’ll discover the current stat
Open Source Circularity and Creativity with Lars Zimmermann
What does design have to do with a circular economy? Find out from Lars Zimmermann, a self-described Artist, Designer, and Activist. In this episode, you’ll learn about Open Source Circular Economy Days and the workshops Lars runs to engage people in circular economy concepts, including that of ‘pre-use,’ which you’ll hear him explain more in-depth. And last but not least, Lars also shares some exciting news about the work he is doing regarding circular economy education. ABOUT TODAY’S GUESTLars
Redesigning Jeans and Sustainable Denim for a Circular Economy with Jordan Nodarse
Today we’re getting in the loop with Jordan Nodarse, who is the founder of Boyish Jeans and a California native with a deep passion for sustainable practices in fashion. In this episode, Jordan and I dive into Boyish Jeans discussing their production practices and all things circular denim. Jordan takes me through how he initially found out about circular economy and how he now aims to set the standard for production practices with Boyish Jeans.This episode is a great follow-up to Getting in the
What is the Circular Economy and Key Principles with Rebecca Kimber
It’s time to go back to some circular economy basics! In this episode, you'll hear how Rebecca Kimber and I explain circular economy, why we were drawn to circular economy in the first place, and what continues to get us excited about it. This episode is a little different from our normal Getting in the Loop episodes because we originally recorded it for Rebecca to use on her website and podcast, and I wanted to share it with you as well. This would be a good episode to share with your friends,
Rethinking Packaging and Circular Business with Rowan Drury
Hi and welcome to Getting in the Loop. I’m Katie and today I’m talking with Rowan Drury of Sweden’s first plastic package-free shop, Gram.Rowan Drury founded Sweden’s first plastic package-free shop Gram in 2016 after searching for a more sustainable way to buy food. At GRAM Everything is sold loose and by weight. Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own reusable containers so that they do not have to throw away anything when they get home. When she’s not running the shop, Rowan can be found l
Creating an Open Source Circular Economy with Michel Bauwens
This episode is a crash course in the commons economy with Michel Bauwens of the P2P foundation. Michel introduces me to the concept of P2P and how it can be used to create commons. We discuss how the concept of the commons can be used as a model for governance in the circular economy and you’ll also hear why Michel is cautious of the so-called ‘sharing economy’ popularized by platforms such as Uber and Airbnb.ABOUT TODAY’S GUESTMichel Bauwens is the founder and director of the P2P Foundation an
Managing Circular Supply Chains with Adrian Segens
Today I’m talking with Adrien Segens about supply chain management and managing material risks. In this episode you will hear why having a better understanding of where our products come from and where they end up can help us create a more circular economy. We talk about different ways technology can play in enabling supply chain management and the benefits of supply chain transparency for companies.ABOUT TODAY’S GUESTAdrien Segens is a Corporate Development Consultant. Since 2008, Adrian has wo
Leadership for a Circular Economy with Wayne Visser
Today I’m talking with Prof. Dr Wayne Visser who is the Director of the Sustainable Transformation Lab at Antwerp Management School. In this episode, you will learn the four qualities of leaders and how you as an individual can act as an agent for change, including the four different types of change agents and how to tell which one are you. As you will hear, much of Wayne’s work has focused on leadership for sustainability, which I think is very much relevant for those of you trying to implement
What is the Circular Economy Game In the Loop? with Katherine Whalen
Today I’m sharing the story of the In the Loop circular economy game!In this solocast episode you’ll hear why the In the Loop game was created, how the game became a reality, and why I’m a fan of gamification. I share how the In the Loop game helps players to start thinking about moving towards a circular –rather than linear- economy and who’s been playing.Highlights1:45 Who am I?4:00 The In the Loop game story7:00 What are critical raw materials?13:00 How the game works17:00 Who has been using
Accelerating Circular Economy in the USA with Kate Daly
Today we’re welcoming Kate Daly of Closed Loop Partners to the podcast. In this episode you will learn about how Closed Loop Partners is working with US companies to help accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Kate tells us why companies are motivated to work on circularity and shares examples of recent projects including a challenge to ‘Reinvent the Paper Cup’ as part of the NExt Gen consortium founded by McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Closed Loop Partners. Resources and links discussed i
Moving to a Circular Economy with Walter Stahel (Part 2)
In Part Two of our special two-part episode, we return with the founding father of the Performance Economy Dr. Walter Stahel. Today we learn about the work he is currently doing to accelerate the transition to a more circular economy. You will hear about his new book, The Circular Economy: A User’s Guide, including why he was motivated to write the book in the first place and why he thinks the most important part of circular economy is YOU. Resources and links discussed in this episode are avail
Moving to a Circular Economy with Walter Stahel (Part 1)
In this special two-part episode, we hear from the founding father of the Performance Economy Dr. Walter Stahel. In today’s episode (Part One), we learn about Walter’s background, how his work on the performance economy began, and his experience finding arguments to convince people that buying performance rather than products makes sense for business as well as the environment. I also announce the winner of our special book giveaway in collaboration with Catherine Weetman! Resources and links di
Packaging and plastics in a circular economy with Olaf Boerner
Today we’re talking with Olaf Boerner about plastics and packaging in a circular economy. In this episode, you will learn about current trends in the plastics industry and packaging sector, discover what it means to be plastic free and the tradeoffs associated with it, and hear about practicalities related to recycling plastics. Get ready to be shocked when you find out what things you use everyday that contain plastic! Resources and links discussed in this episode are available at gettinginthel
Circular IT and Closing the Loop with Joost De Kluijver
Joost de Kluijver joins us on the podcast today! Joost is the founder and CEO of the social enterprise Closing the Loop (CTL), which has developed a service that delivers on the growing demand for circular IT. Prior to founding CTL, Joost worked for Accenture and the Global Reporting Initiative.
In this episode, you will learn about the work Joost and his organization CTL is doing to enable proper collection and recycling of African e-waste and find out how their service provides a solution for
Empowering People and Brands to Create a Circular Economy with Peter Wang Hjemdahl
Today we’re talking about plastics consumption and recycling with Peter Wang Hjemdahl of rePurpose. In this episode, you will hear about the work Peter is doing to empower informal urban waste workers and raise awareness with plastic consumers. You will also learn about why you should find out more about your own plastic consumption and the importance of knowing what happens to your plastic. Resources and links discussed in this episode can be found at gettinginthelooppodcast.com .
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How to Invest in Circular Business with Andrea Brown
Andrea Brown of the impact investment manager Quadia joins us on the podcast today! In this episode, you will learn about impact investing, hear Andrea’s thoughts on promising new business models that can help the transition to a more circular economy, and find out why circular finance has received a lot of attention lately. Resources and links discussed in this episode can be found at gettinginthelooppodcast.com.
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Andrea Brown is Director of Impact for Quadia. Quadia is a pio
Circular Material Marketplaces with Christian van Maaren
In this episode, Christian van Maaren tells us about the economic and environmental benefits of reusing waste materials and how his company Excess Materials Exchange has helped to reuse over 70,000 tonnes of materials. You will learn about how to create value from and find new uses for materials once thought of as waste and hear about Christian’s mission to redefine waste. Resources and links discussed in this episode can be found at gettinginthelooppodcast.com .Update: Since recording the podca
Rethinking Business and Circular Economy with John A. Lanier
Today I am thrilled to welcome John A. Lanier, the Executive Director of the Ray C. Anderson foundation. John works to advance the legacy of Ray, his grandfather, whom you might recognize as the founder of carpet tile manufacturer Interface, Inc. Twenty years ago, Ray detailed his and Interface’s sustainability journey in his book Mid-Course Correction, and John has now released an update called Mid-Course Correction Revisited. In today’s podcast, John and I discuss Ray’s legacy, what has happen
Designing for Circular Economy and Systems Thinking with Leyla Acaroglu
Sustainability strategist, designer, and social change agent Leyla Acaroglu joins us on the podcast today! In this episode, you’ll hear about Leyla’s exciting work to make sustainable design understandable and desirable, and you’ll learn how design and systems thinking can help us move towards a more circular economy. For show-related links and resources head to: gettinginthelooppodcast.com
ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST
Designer, sociologist, sustainability provocateur, and 2016 United Nations Champion o
Top 5 Takeaways from the World Circular Economy Forum with Katherine Whalen
I'm recapping what happened last week at the 2019 World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF2019) in Helsinki, Finland. In this episode, you will hear about the World Circular Economy Forum and learn my top takeaways from the event.
ABOUT THE HOST
Hi, I'm Katie Whalen, founder of In the Loop Games AB. I aim to make education for sustainable development understandable and fun, and my first game-based learning tool was the IN THE LOOP game. I'm finishing a PhD at Lund University where I researched busin
How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Create a More Circular Economy with Johanna Reimers
Johanna Reimers, CEO of Refind Technologies, reflects on the role of technology in creating a more circular economy. In this episode, you’ll hear how Refind Technologies is using machine learning and AI to help companies undertake repair, remanufacturing and recycling. And, don’t miss the fascinating reason why Refind Technologies also knows a lot about fish as well as batteries! For more information and show notes visit http://gettinginthelooppodcast.com .
ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST
Johanna Reimers i
Circular Fashion, Zero Waste, and Closing Textile Loops with Lynn Wilson
Today on the podcast we’re chatting with Lynn Wilson about circular textiles and diving into the design and production side, talking about zero waste fashion and recycling. We also talk about the consumption side of things, looking at what we’re doing in our wardrobes and how we look after and dispose of our clothing.
ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST
Lynn Wilson is a designer, researcher and circular economy specialist. From 2013 to 2017 she was part of the Circular Economy team at Zero Waste Scotland where
What Circular Economy Can Learn from Lean and Green Thinking with Keivan Zokaei
Today on the show we’re diving into the world of lean thinking with lean and green expert Dr. Keivan Zokaei. In this episode we learn about what it means to be lean and green, diving into the Japanese roots of lean thinking and exploring what we can learn from the concept when it comes to the circular economy. Links and resources related to this episode are available at http://gettinginthelooppodcast.com.
ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST
Dr. Keivan Zokaei is partner at S A Partners and is a lean thinker, man
Where to Study Circular Economy and CE Education Courses Around the World with Tim Forslund
Tim Forslund tells us about the ‘Learning Landscape Research’ he conducted at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation where he spent six months investigating the circular economy learning offerings that are available both online and at higher education institutions. Tune in to find out which two unexpected countries are leading the way with circular economy learning offerings and hear how circular economy concepts are currently being taught around the world.About the GuestTim Forslund is an Environmental
Is There Enough Cobalt for Electric Cars and Can Circular Economy Help? with Katherine Whalen
Today we’re doing something new! I’m recapping my trip to Cambridge for the one-day ‘Future of electric mobility and material demands’ Short Course organized by SusCritMat.
In the past ten years, global sales of electric vehicles have increased yearly. Right now we have more than 4 million electric vehicles on the road globally, and by 2040, there could be up to 900 million electric vehicles. But will the supply of battery materials such as lithium and cobalt be able to keep up with the demand f
From Construction Waste to Second Life: Making Reuse of Building Materials Happen with Joe Connell
Today we’re talking about building materials reuse with Joe Connell, Executive Director of the Building Materials Reuse Association (BMRA). Tune in to hear about opportunities, challenges and trends regarding building deconstruction and materials reuse, and learn about the BMRA’s upcoming conference.
About the Guest
Joe Connell is the Executive Director of the Building Materials Reuse Association (BMRA). Joe has 20 years of experience in the reuse industry, with accomplishments that include help
How to Move from "Take, Make, Waste" to Circular Business Models and Supply Chains with Catherine Weetman
Earth Day giveaway! Today we’re speaking with Catherine Weetman about implementing circular economy in practice and what she has learned from working with SMEs. We talk about her book Circular Economy: A Handbook for Business and Supply Chains: Repair, Remake, Redesign, Rethink and Catherine has given me a copy to giveaway to one lucky listener! To have a chance at winning, all you need to do is leave a review on this podcast’s iTunes page. Listen to the episode or head over to the show notes
How Policy Can Help Create a More Circular Economy with Leonidas Milios
Leonidas Milios is a researcher at the International In at Lund University in Sweden focusing on the management and policy aspects of resources. His research is part of the Mistra REES programme, which consists of three leading Swedish universities and a wide range of industry, governance and civil society partners. Leonidas previously worked as a consultant for the European Commission and the European Environment Agency.
HIGHLIGHTS
What do we mean by circular economy and strategies to make pro
Courses and Resources to Teach Sustainable Materials Management and Circular Economy with Alessandra Hool
Alessandra Hool is the CEO of the ESM Foundation. The foundation has existed since 1951 and is dedicated to support research and development activities in the field of rare and critical elements. In pursuit of this goal, the Foundation develops and coordinates projects in the field of rare and critical elements, such as the European education project SusCritMat.
HIGHLIGHTS
How the SusCritMat project is helping industry professionals, educators, and researchers address material criticality [3:0
Why Asia is Key to the Future of Circular Economy with Adrienna Zsakay
Adrienna Zsakay is the Executive Director of Circular Economy Asia, which implements circular economy programs and projects in the Asian region. Adrienna has spent many years working across Asia, including in Malaysia, India, Korea and Thailand.
HIGHLIGHTS
The importance of Asia and what is Circular Economy Asia? [1:00]
What countries are doing in regards to circular economy [6:00]
Circular Economy Asia’s ongoing projects [10:30]
Cultural differences and how approaches differ from country to co
Two Rules for the Circular Economy and Setting System Conditions for an Abundance of Flows with Ken Webster
Ken Webster is a leading expert on the circular economy and author of the book The Circular Economy: A Wealth of Flows. From 2012-2018, he was Head of Innovation at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation where he remains an associate, and he now holds positions at both the University of Exeter and Linkoping University.
In this episode, I talk with Ken about the importance of thinking in systems. Do we want to circulate wealth or extract it? How do we ensure we’re setting the right system conditions for
Goodbye Fast Fashion? Redesigning a New Textiles Economy to Make Future Fashion Circular with Helene Smits
In today’s episode, Helene Smits shares about her work with companies and brands to close the loop in the textiles sector. Helene reflects on what brands are currently doing to implement more sustainable business practices, such as using recycled content and addressing environmental impacts of production. She also discusses successes and challenges she’s encountered over the past few years of working with brands to close the loop, and emphasizes the importance of also addressing consumption habi
What is a Critical Raw Material and Can We Learn Strategic Materials Management from Historical Examples? with David Peck
In today’s episode, TU Delft Associate Professor David Peck talks about a topic often linked to the circular economy - critical materials. In the show, Dave explains that it’s not about running out of materials and why material criticality should be considered. We reflect on how this relates to the circular economy, and dive into Dave's research on what we can learn from the British response to material shortages in WWII. Show notes and links available at www.gettinginthelooppodcast.com.
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Join the Circular Economy Club, an International Network of People Making a Circular Economy Happen with Anna Tari
Today on the show we’re speaking with Anna Tari, who is CEO of the Circular Economy Club - a worldwide organization she founded in 2012 for anyone interested in circular economy. Anna discusses what’s she learned about circular economy in the years since the club’s founding, shares (for the first time!) an exciting event they are launching later this year, and explains how you can become a member and even start your own club. For show notes and resources visit www.gettinginthelooppodcast.com.
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Introducing the Getting In the Loop Podcast - The Need for a Circular Economy Podcast
You’ve heard about circular economy, and you’re probably actively working in this space. Maybe you're in education, industry, or policy? You know there’s so much going on. But what’s actually happening? And is it really making a difference? This is the starting point for the Getting in the Loop podcast and I invite you to join me in the search to find out. Each week I interview circular economy experts about what they’re doing and learning. And the best bit - you get to be a part of it!
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