Podcasts about Circular

Antes de seguir hablando de la magia, en este episodio damos un paso necesario: comprender la esencia genérica de la religión. De la mano de Andrés Carmona exploramos la teoría del espacio antropológico de Gustavo Bueno, con sus tres ejes: Circular (las relaciones entre los hombres). Radial (la relación con las cosas y la naturaleza). Angular (la relación con los animales). Es en este último eje donde nacen los númenes, los primeros animales considerados con poder especial, origen de las religiones primarias. A partir de ahí recorremos las fases de la religión: Primaria → númenes animales. Secundaria → dioses corpóreos, como los del Olimpo. Terciaria → la Idea de Dios como ser abstracto y metafísico. También hablamos del ateísmo esencial del materialismo filosófico, que sostiene que la Idea de Dios es contradictoria, pero que la religión, como práctica humana, es una realidad efectiva. Un episodio que abre camino hacia el siguiente tema: comprender la magia desde su propia esencia genérica. 📅 Estrenado el miércoles 1 de octubre a las 12:00. 📩 Más en www.imposiblesimprobables.com

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Waste in the interior design industry is more than an inconvenience—it's a systemic challenge that affects every stage of a project, from material sampling to tenant turnover. In this episode, host Robert Nieminen examines the root causes of waste and shares insights from industry experts, including highlights from Swatchbox's groundbreaking Second Life Samples program. Listeners will also learn about cutting-edge biomaterials like kelp-based foam and pineapple-leaf leather substitutes that could change the future of design. Discover practical strategies for reducing waste, embracing circular design principles, and rethinking sustainability in your own projects.

¡Que nos fuimos de festival! ¡Que nos fuimos al Phe Festival! Un programa que grabamos en directo en Phe Circular, una jornada dedicada a la sostenibilidad, el medio ambiente y la economía circular. En él, pudimos charlar con cuatro invitadas de excepción: Pili Martin, María Guerrero, Carla Henríquez y Vicky Palma. Un recorrido por la historia climática de Canarias, desde el pasado más lejano hasta el futuro más cercano, afectado por el cambio climático. Del mar con proyectos como Carlabythesea hasta la tierra a través de estudios sobre volcanes y biodiversidad. Muchísimas gracias al equipo de Phe, en especial a Alejandra Galo, por contar con nosotros y hacernos sentir como en casa. ¿Todo listo para una aventura sonora por el archipiélago? ¡Comenzamos! CROWFUNDING PALIQUE DIVULGATIVO: https://www.gofundme.com/f/palique-divulgativo INSTAGRAM: Palique Divulgativo: https://www.instagram.com/pdivulgativo/ TWITTER: Palique Divulgativo: https://x.com/PDivulgativo Rafael Suárez: https://x.com/rafsuafu Daniel Prieto: https://x.com/100cerosblog Víctor de León: https://x.com/BiodiverSiTal Adrián Flores: https://x.com/adrifloresrvl

U.M.E.- U.M.E. Lo de Castilla la Roja es algo tremendo, la economía CIRCULAR (29-09-2025) Más contenido inédito en: https://www.es-tv.es Aportaciones a Raúl: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=40527138 Nº de cuenta: ES75 3018 5746 3520 3462 2213 Bizum: 696339508 o 650325992 Aportaciones a David: https://www.patreon.com/davidsantosvlog Nº de Cuenta: ES78 0073 0100 5306 7538 9734 Bizum: +34 644919278 Aportaciones a Equipo-F: TITULAR: EQUIPO F CUENTA: ES34 1465 0100 9417 5070 9106 C ÓDIGO SWIFT: INGDESMM Conviértete en miembro de este canal para disfrutar de ventajas: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-un-murciano-encabronao-david-santos-los-audios_sq_f11099064_1.html Canales de U.M.E.: El Cid

Stocks take a breather after a huge run. Economist talking out of both sides of their mouths. Circular finance and vendor financing – all the rage. Andrew Wilkenson, Director of Trading Education at Interactive Brokers.  NEW! DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE'S AI GENERATED SHOW NOTES (Guest Segment) Andrew Wilkenson, Director of Trading Education at Interactive Brokers. Andrew joined Interactive Brokers in 2007 with a background in interest rate and derivative trading in the city of London during the 1990s. Andrew joined IBKR to create market commentary about stocks, options, forex and bonds for the website before helping create the IBKR Campus, which covers Traders' Insight, Traders' Academy, webinars, podcasts and a variety of other financial training for investors of all levels. Andrew has an MBA from Rollins College FL. Learn More at http://www.ibkr.com/funds Follow @andrewhorowitz Looking for style diversification? More information on the TDI Managed Growth Strategy - https://thedisciplinedinvestor.com/blog/tdi-strategy/ eNVESTOLOGY Info - https://envestology.com/ Stocks mentioned in this episode: (CRCL), (KSS), (FIOG), (WMT), ROST), (NVDA), (TSLA)

HaPPE Earth provides circular compostable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with waste management to create nutrient-rich fertiliser

Send us a textThe Karoo National Park lies a few short kilometres South of Beaufort West. Spectacular scenery, both easy and challenging 4x4 routes, really nice and well situated accommodation, and we got to see the Lions! A night or two here changes Beaufort West from a flying overnight stop on the N1, to a destination.The Road Trip SA app is available for downloadDo you want to visit and explore South Africa? Touch Africa Safaris

Send us a textThe Karoo National Park lies a few short kilometres South of Beaufort West. Spectacular scenery, both easy and challenging 4x4 routes, really nice and well situated accommodation, and we got to see the Lions! A night or two here changes Beaufort West from a flying overnight stop on the N1, to a destination.The Road Trip SA app is available for downloadDo you want to visit and explore South Africa? Touch Africa Safaris

What if reupholstering a chair could cut your carbon footprint by 80%? In this episode of Everything Is a Prototype, Kriss Kokoefer, founder of 2080 Reuse, shares how she's building a whole new category at the intersection of circular economy, commercial interiors, and design-led innovation...with help from DMBA students and alumni.Kriss opens up about pivoting careers, launching (and selling) a century-old upholstery business, and her mission to make reuse the easy button for businesses. We talk about building trust, embracing uncertainty, and why good project management might just be the secret weapon for sustainability.This is one for the builders, designers, and anyone curious about how to scale impact through systems, not just products.

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What if you could arrive at your ski chalet and find premium ski wear waiting for you, no suitcase, no hassle, and a lot less waste?In this episode of HappyPorch Radio, hosts Barry O'Kane and Tandi Tuakli talk with Anna Smoothy and Anders Bergenstrand, co-founders of Cirkel Supply, a Swiss startup rethinking ski holidays with circular rental.Cirkel combines technology and circular design to make ski wear rental simple and sustainable. Using platforms like Shopify and Supercycle, they deliver high-quality ski outfits directly to accommodation, proving how smart tech choices can support convenience, reduce waste, and keep products in circulation.✨ In this episode:Why ski wear is a perfect case for access over ownershipHow off-the-shelf tech platforms help startups scale efficientlyThe role of lifecycle assessments in measuring circular impactWhat seasonality teaches about building resilient circular systemsCirkel's vision for expanding beyond Switzerland to serve global ski tourism

In this episode, Nick Carfora and Daniel Moore speak with interior designer Nancy Beka (not a registered architect), Co-Director of Studio Edwards, about carving a unique path into Melbourne's design scene and redefining sustainable practice. Originally from Adelaide, Nancy's journey began with the challenge of breaking into a competitive industry. After relocating to Melbourne, she quickly made her mark by creating initiatives during the pandemic to keep the design community connected remotely. These projects became a platform for exploring innovative materials, zero-waste strategies, and new ways of thinking about construction. Nancy shares how founding Alt Material, a collaborative forum for experimental and sustainable design, opened opportunities to work with like-minded creatives and expand her understanding of material life cycles. Her commitment to circular design thinking shines through in projects like Today Studio, a workplace fit-out that champions adaptive reuse, material passports, and honest, low-waste detailing, earning recognition in the Australian Interior Design Awards. Named to the Australian Design Review 30 Under 30, Nancy reflects on the value of mentorship, community, and storytelling in building a resilient practice. Her experience shows how curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability can transform challenges into opportunities and reshape the way we design, build, and connect. Our sponsor Brickworks also produces architecture podcasts hosted by Tim Ross. You can find ‘The Art of Living', ‘Architects Abroad, and ‘The Power of Two', at brickworks.com.au or your favourite podcast platform. If you'd like to show your support please rate, review, and subscribe to Hearing Architecture in your favourite podcast app. If you want to know more about what the Australian Institute of Architects is doing to support architects and the community please visit architecture.com.au This is a production by the Australian Institute of Architects Emerging Architects and Graduates Network, in collaboration with Open Creative Studio. The Institute production team was Katie Katos, Claudia McCarthy, and Mark Broadhead, and the EmAGN production team was Nick Carfora and Daniel Moore. This content is brought to you by the Australian Institute of Architects Emerging Architects and Graduates Network, in collaboration with Open Creative Studio. This content does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. This content does not constitute legal, financial, insurance, or other types of advice. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in circumstances where loss or damage may result. The Institute endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or will become inaccurate over time. We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia where this podcast was produced, as the first storytellers, the first communities and the first creators of Australian culture. I extend that respect to the Traditional Custodians of country throughout the multiple places abroad where this podcast was recorded.  We thank Traditional Custodians for caring for Country for thousands of generations.  and recognise their profound connection to land, water, and skies.

It was a busy summer for the circular economy. In this episode, Seb brings you up to speed with some of the headlines and all in less than 10 minutes!Listen in to hear about:- The latest EU policy breakthrough: EPR for textiles- How new business models continue to gain traction across the retail sector- Why a group is advocating to scrap VAT on repairs in the UK- Why all of the news around critical minerals makes the circular economy an even more urgent solution around the world- What happened at the latest round of Global Plastics Treaty negotiations in Geneva----Explore the articles Seb mentioned in this episode:1) EPR in EU (Vogue Business)2) Wider circular economy momentum in retail (The Conversation | BBC News | Trellis3) VAT on repair (The Guardian)4) Critical minerals geopolitics (circular economy link) (BBC News | Hindustan Times  | BBC News)5) What plastics treaty talks mean for circular economy and high ambition countries and businesses (BBC News)

Send us a textBeaufort West lies astride the N1, the main highway that stretches from Cape Town to Beit Bridge. Travellers on the route often use it as a very convenient overnight stop, and there are many really good accommodation options in the area - Lodges on game farms, B&B's, guest houses etc. The Karoo National Park is right there as well - this park and quite a few interesting spots in the town make it a possible destination, rather than a convenient fly-through when on the highway.And a small hint - diesel prices vary greatly in this town - often well over R3.00 per litre difference - use PitStops to find the best prices. www.pitstops.co.za The Road Trip SA app is available for downloadDo you want to visit and explore South Africa? Touch Africa Safaris

Send us a textBeaufort West lies astride the N1, the main highway that stretches from Cape Town to Beit Bridge. Travellers on the route often use it as a very convenient overnight stop, and there are many really good accommodation options in the area - Lodges on game farms, B&B's, guest houses etc. The Karoo National Park is right there as well - this park and quite a few interesting spots in the town make it a possible destination, rather than a convenient fly-through when on the highway.And a small hint - diesel prices vary greatly in this town - often well over R3.00 per litre difference - use PitStops to find the best prices. www.pitstops.co.za The Road Trip SA app is available for downloadDo you want to visit and explore South Africa? Touch Africa Safaris

Show Notes 19 September 2025Story 1: Researchers building RoboBalls to explore other planetsSource: The Purdue Exponent, a student-run newspaper serving the Purdue community in West Lafayette, Indiana Story by Dean MurrayLink: https://www.purdueexponent.org/news/national/researchers-building-roboballs-to-explore-other-planets/article_2c06a5ae-3b24-5834-bfc8-9f7df72e299c.htmlSee the school's website for the project: https://rad.engr.tamu.edu/roboball-i/See the school's video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKRN0EEJ5VESee video here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/637417789106125And see video posted on this article from MSN: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/video/news/researchers-working-on-swarm-of-roboballs-to-send-to-other-planets/vi-AA1LSgsN?t=72Story 2: This paint sweats to cool off buildings. No energy required.Source: Anthropocene MagazineLink: https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/06/new-paint-sweats-to-cool-off-buildings/See research paper here: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adt3372See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/researchers-develop-extraordinary-paint-that-can-sweat-to-keep-buildings-cool-a-practical-and-long-term-solution/ar-AA1L7zL9Story 3: Biochar from Human Waste Offers a Circular Solution to Fertilizer Shortages - Excrement contains nutrients needed for crop growth and a new source of them could cut farming's huge CO2 outputSource: The GuardianLink: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/aug/11/biochar-from-human-waste-could-solve-global-fertiliser-shortages-study-findsSee research paper here: https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.2503668122image source: https://biochartoday.com/news/biochar-from-human-waste-offers-a-circular-solution-to-fertilizer-shortages/Story 4: WiFi signals can measure heart rate — no wearables neededSource: University of California, Santa CruzLink: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/wifi-signals-can-measure-heart-rate-no-wearables-neededSee research paper here: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/11096342Honorable MentionsStory: California's first solar-covered canal is now fully onlineSource: Canary Media [Clean energy journalism for a cooler tomorrow] Story by Maria GallucciLink: https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/california-first-canal-array-project-nexusStory: 3D-printed electronics can dissolve in water for quick recyclingSource: NewScientist.com Story by Jeremy HsuLink: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2493756-3d-printed-electronics-can-dissolve-in-water-for-quick-recycling/Story: Ice-cooled buildings could ease strain on power gridSource: TechXplore.com Story by Lesley HentonLink: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-08-ice-cooled-ease-strain-power.htmlStory: Novel backpack enhances stability for people with ataxiaSource: MedicalXpress.com Story from Radboud UniversityLink: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-08-backpack-stability-people-ataxia.html

Send us a textThe Camdeboo National Park surrounds the town of Graaff-Reinet. The iconic "sundowners" spot of The Valley of Desolation is a "must-do". Plan a late afternoon drive to the viewpoint, with an appropriately filled cooler box - and just enjoy the timeless beauty of the vast Karoo plains. Spend a day or two on some challenging roads, or just enjoy some easy game viewing in the park. Some time in this National Park is a perfect complement to a stay in Graaff-Reinet. The Road Trip SA app is available for downloadDo you want to visit and explore South Africa? Touch Africa Safaris

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Send us a textThe Camdeboo National Park surrounds the town of Graaff-Reinet. The iconic "sundowners" spot of The Valley of Desolation is a "must-do". Plan a late afternoon drive to the viewpoint, with an appropriately filled cooler box - and just enjoy the timeless beauty of the vast Karoo plains. Spend a day or two on some challenging roads, or just enjoy some easy game viewing in the park. Some time in this National Park is a perfect complement to a stay in Graaff-Reinet. The Road Trip SA app is available for downloadDo you want to visit and explore South Africa? Touch Africa Safaris

What does it take to run a business that keeps millions of garments in circulation every year? And why should rental, resale, and repair be part of every fashion brand's strategy?In this episode of HappyPorch Radio, we're joined by Andrew Rough, CEO of Advanced Clothing Solutions (ACS), Europe's largest provider of circular fashion fulfillment. From RFID technology to ozone cleaning, ACS combines logistics, technology, and sustainability to help brands extend product lifetimes and build new revenue streams.✨ In this episode:Andrew explains how ACS supports brands with rental, resale, and repair programs.We discuss why circular fashion makes business sense, not just environmental sense.How resale can attract new customers and strengthen brand loyalty.The role of data feedback loops in improving design and durability.Why ACS chose a technology-agnostic approach to integrate with partners.Andrew shares his vision for expanding circular solutions across Europe.

Ver en Youtube / ¿Hoy sigue siendo excepcional la producción de obras de XR en Latinoamérica? A partir de las experiencias de tres creadores, esta charla explorará algunas preguntas sobre las condiciones tecnológicas y las fuentes de recursos que actualmente permiten la materialización de este tipo de obras en el continente, así como los temas que abordan a través de estas singulares formas del audiovisual y cómo han podido desarrollar su propio trabajo en otros países con infraestructuras tecnológicas y una demanda mayores.En esta sesión: Tupac Martir (México/Reino Unido), Daniela Camino (Chile), Xiomara Suescún (CNA) y Laura Palma (Festival de la Imagen)Este contenido llega a vos gracias al BAM, Proimágenes Colombia y a las siguientes empresas que acompañan con su patrocinio la producción de este episodio:Panda Scout / Conectamos creadores con la industria. Curamos, analizamos y representamos historias iberoamericanas, acompañamos su transformación en negocios reales. Únete a nuestra comunidad en https://www.pandascout.co/ DON ALBERTO, una productora que crea historias, comerciales cinematográficos, videoclips vibrantes y campañas virales que impulsan marcas en todas las redes. http://dnaproductora.comNUESTRO EQUIPO EN EL BAM:Productor: Juan Pablo Borda Fotografía: Iván ArizaFotografía: Santiago HernándezFotografía: Emanuella De LucaSonido directo y edición de maquetas: Valeria LópezNuestra web: https://gentequehacecine.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentequehacecine/

As Climate Week NYC kicks off, what's momentum like for the circular economy in North America?In this episode, Pippa's joined by Danielle Holly, Executive Lead for North America at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, to explore how circularity is moving from theory to practice across the continent — and why that matters for business leaders looking ahead.They discuss:Circular economy progress in the US, Canada, and Mexico and why it's a non-partisan issueWhy the language matters less than the on-the-ground actionSupply chain resilience, critical minerals, and business opportunityFind out more about the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's work in North America by signing up to the newsletter

En este episodio de Perspectiva Circular conversamos sobre el Tratado Vinculante para la Eliminación de la Contaminación por Plásticos (INC).Hablamos del contexto en el que surge este tratado, cómo se ha desarrollado la negociación a nivel internacional, y qué experiencias han marcado el proceso hasta ahora. También exploramos cuáles podrían ser los siguientes pasos para la industria y para Guatemala, tanto en retos como en oportunidades dentro de la economía circular.Un episodio pensado para entender de manera clara y cercana qué está pasando con este tratado global y cómo puede influir en nuestro país y en la región.Las opiniones e información compartidas en este episodio son responsabilidad exclusiva de sus emisores y no reflejan necesariamente la postura del CGP+L, encargado de la producción y administración del podcast CIRCULARIDAD.

Send us a textWhen it comes to history, particularly Afrikaans history, not many towns in South Africa can rival Graaff-Reinet. Founded in 1786 by the Dutch East India Company, it is the fifth-oldest town in South Africa. Today, Graaff-Reinet is home to more national monuments than any other town or city in South Africa.It is also the gateway to the Camdeboo National Park - famous for "The Valley of Desolation".The Road Trip SA app is available for downloadDo you want to visit and explore South Africa? Touch Africa Safaris

Economía circular. Estas dos palabras son omnipresentes en el sector público y empresarial, así como en los medios. Nos dicen que hay que reducir, reciclar y reutilizar, pero ¿somos tan sostenibles y ecológicos como pensamos? ¿Cómo se mide el grado de economía circular que ha alcanzado una empresa o un país? ¿La economía circular es una solución real para la crisis del cambio climático o solo una estrategia de greenwashing? Hablamos con los autores de La economía circular Pablo del Río, del Instituto de Políticas y Bienes Públicos, Ana M. Guerrero, del Instituto de Ciencias de la Construcción Eduardo Torroja, y Félix A. López, del Centro de Investigaciones Metalúrgicas, para resolver estas y otras cuestiones que tienen que ver con minimizar los desechos y promover un uso sostenible de los recursos naturales. Los investigadores del CSIC también presentan casos concretos de economía circular en el sector de la construcción y en el de la metalurgia, dos de los mayores consumidores de recursos y de los que generan una cantidad más elevada de residuos.

Send us a textWhen it comes to history, particularly Afrikaans history, not many towns in South Africa can rival Graaff-Reinet. Founded in 1786 by the Dutch East India Company, it is the fifth-oldest town in South Africa. Today, Graaff-Reinet is home to more national monuments than any other town or city in South Africa.It is also the gateway to the Camdeboo National Park - famous for "The Valley of Desolation".The Road Trip SA app is available for downloadDo you want to visit and explore South Africa? Touch Africa Safaris

In this GMS Podcast episode, host Ingrid sits down with Dr. Anand Hiremath, CEO of the Sustainable Ship and Offshore Recycling Program (SSORP), to examine two sharply different approaches to ship recycling and what they mean for ship owners worldwide. The conversation starts with Canada's Deep Water Recovery case in British Columbia, where regulators found repeated toxic discharges of heavy metals such as copper and lead, weak pollution controls, and long legal disputes. This case illustrates the environmental and business risks of recycling a vessel without strong oversight and clear waste-handling systems. Dr. Anand then takes listeners to Alang, India, where more than one hundred ship recycling yards are certified under the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) and many also meet EU Ship Recycling Regulation standards. Key insights include: How HKC yards build a Ship Recycling Plan from a detailed Inventory of Hazardous Materials before a vessel arrives. Use of impermeable flooring and closed drainage to capture and treat oil, paint scrapings and wash water, preventing ocean contamination. Worker training and ISO 45001 safety systems, with protective equipment, insurance and family health coverage. Independent audits by ClassNK, Lloyd's Register and other IACS members, ensuring constant compliance instead of slow court battles. Circular economy benefits: re-rolling 75 percent of hull steel cuts energy use by about 58 percent and avoids around 1.6 tonnes of CO₂ per tonne of steel compared with melting in European dry docks. Regulated removal and off-site treatment of hazardous waste such as asbestos. Dr. Anand explains why HKC-compliant beaching in Alang can match or exceed dry-dock recycling in environmental performance, while offering the scale and steel reuse rates global shipping needs. For ship owners, cash buyers and maritime professionals, this episode provides practical guidance on choosing a ship recycling destination that is verifiably safe, cost-effective and climate-friendly.   Subscribe to the GMS Podcast and follow GMS on LinkedIn for future updates and discussions.

12 de septiembre de 2025

¡Hidalgo se levanta con la 4T!

Welcome to another episode of Ours To Protect on Clare FM. Today we're going to hear about the Circular Economy and the work that Circular Communities are doing in their local areas.

Leading Swedish e-commerce platform CDON has selected Finnish tech startup Renow to manage circular returns and resale of products for CDON and its merchants directly in a dedicated marketplace, redefining the recommerce category and reinforcing the company's commitment to the circular economy. CDON has entered a long-term partnership with Finnish recommerce startup Renow to inspect and resell returned products directly in CDON's marketplace. The partnership aims to solve the logistical and operational challenges of open-box product returns while building the resale category that supports circular consumption and benefits both customers and merchants. CDON's marketplaces serve customers in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, with its central logistics hub located in Sweden. With products being sold by merchants across Europe, managing returns is both a complex and sometimes expensive operation for the customer. With the introduction of Renow's local logistical network, CDON will reduce the cost and time spent for its customers. At the same time, making them available to customers in a fast and cost-efficient way increases the lifecycle of returned products. Renow and CDON aim to encourage circular returns in Scandinavia For CDON's merchants, the benefits are clear. Returned products can be resold locally instead of being shipped back to the country of origin, thereby reducing logistics costs. Customers gain value from a fast and easy return, while the merchant avoids a total loss. Through this process, CDON adds a new service layer that strengthens its relationships with merchants and enhances overall sustainability performance. "We see recommerce as a natural next step for CDON and for e-commerce at large," says Kattis Åström, CCO at CDON. "It's about reducing waste, helping our merchants cut costs, and giving customers more affordable and sustainable choices. Renow brings the technology, infrastructure, and mindset needed to make this happen. We value partners who move fast, think long term, and share our focus on the customer experience." Reselling returned goods has historically been a slow and inefficient process, often resulting in bulk disposal or warehouse buildup. By integrating Renow's AI-powered recommerce infrastructure and decentralized logistics network, CDON can now handle returned products locally, inspect and grade them using Renow's technology, and resell them to consumers directly on its marketplaces - quickly, sustainably, and with full transparency on product quality. Through the partnership, CDON's resellable returns are processed and relisted in a recommerce category. Customers can purchase quality-verified, discounted products with buyer protection and fast delivery. Each product is inspected and graded by Renow's AI system, which integrates directly with CDON's customer service workflows to streamline the process from return to resale. "For ecommerce platforms, returns are typically seen as a headache," says Kalle Koutajoki, CEO and co-founder of Renow. "With CDON, we're turning that challenge into a scalable circular model. Our platform helps process returns locally, reduces unnecessary transport and waste, and extends the life of products that still have plenty of value to offer." With circular commerce gaining traction and new EU regulations promoting more sustainable practices, the CDON-Renow partnership sets an example for the Nordic e-commerce ecosystem. It also signals a new opportunity for merchants across the region. "Our goal is to make it easy for marketplaces and merchants to participate in recommerce without building everything from scratch. With CDON, we're showing what's possible. We're ready to expand this model with other players in the region," Koutajoki concludes. CEO Kalle Koutajoki "For marketplace merchants that dropship products abroad it's expensive to ship them back to the originating warehouse, especially if the item is large and difficult to move like a TV for instance. ...

What does it take to bring rental models into the world of large household appliances (white goods) and why might this be a key step in scaling the circular economy?In this episode of HappyPorch Radio, we're joined by Valentin Lheureux, COO of HomeCycle, a French startup pioneering rental for washing machines, dryers, fridges, and other essential “white goods.”Valentin shares his journey from working in retail to founding HomeCycle, motivated by the unsustainable pressures he saw in the linear economy. He explains why tackling rental for large appliances is so challenging, what customers really want, and how partnerships with manufacturers could change the industry for good.✨ In this episode:Valentin explains how customer demand is shifting, with convenience, repair, and simplicity driving adoption of appliance rental.We discuss the unique financing challenges of white goods rental and why partnering directly with manufacturers is the “royal way” forward.Valentin shares how HomeCycle approaches repair and refurbishment to extend product lifetimes and make rental a compelling alternative to ownership.We explore the difference between B2C and B2B customers, from families to co-living spaces and student accommodation.Valentin reflects on why HomeCycle chose the “hard path” of big appliances and their ambition to become France's leading rental specialist.We consider the tech gap and why existing rental software doesn't yet fully support circular models.

Recorded live at the Decarb Connect UK Summit in March, this episode features guest host Tom Angus, Senior Conference Producer at Decarb Connect in conversation with Eoin Bailey, Innovation and Circular Economy Manager at 7 Steel UK. Eoin shares his journey from automotive design engineer to steel industry innovator, and unpacks how 7 Steel is embedding circular economy principles to deliver more sustainable steel solutions for the UK construction sector.*Please note: At the time of recording, 7 Steel UK was operating as Celsa Steel. Throughout the episode, you'll hear it referred to by its former name.Highlights from the conversation:Career evolution: How Bailey's experience analysing product lifecycles sparked his focus on applying circular economy thinking in steel production.Circular steel in action: Celsa's use of electric arc furnaces to recycle scrap steel into new construction materials, creating a closed-loop system that links demolition directly to procurement.Overcoming systemic barriers: The challenges of moving from linear “take-make-waste” models toward circular systems that extend material value and cut environmental impact.Green premiums and market positioning: Bailey's perspective that low-carbon steel shouldn't command premium pricing when it's produced as standard practice, emphasising the importance of transparent environmental product declarationsCollaboration & policy shifts: The crucial role of industry collaboration and public sector policies in ensuring local, low-carbon steel competes with cheaper imports.Please note: this podcast was recorded at Decarb Connect UK in March 2025Show links: -          Connect with Eoin Bailey and the team at 7 Steel UK (formerly Celsa Steel) -          Follow Tom Angus on LinkedIn and find how to get involved with the membership and work of Decarb Connect-          Join the Decarb Connect Team and a network of hardtech investors and series B+ tech disruptors at Decarb TechInvest in Boston (September 2025) Want to learn more about Decarb Connect?We provide insights and introductions that derisk decision-making and support industrial leaders in deploying decarbonization and low carbon product strategy. Our global membership platform, events and facilitated introductions support commercial decarb planning and business models around the world. Our clients include the most energy-intensive industrials from cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G and many more along with technology disruptors, investors and advisors. If you enjoyed this conversation, find out about our portfolio of events in US, Canada, UK and Europe – or explore our Decarbonisation Leaders Network (DLN), and learn why more than 200 members from the energy-intensive sectors have joined to share insights, meet partners who can accelerate their net zero plans and why it's the fastest growing network of its kind.   (00:05) - Introduction and Background (00:00) - Chapter 2 (01:23) - Career Journey (00:00) - Chapter 4 (01:56) - The Full Circle Moment (00:00) - Chapter 6 (03:47) - Understanding Celsa Steel's Operations (00:00) - Chapter 8 (05:36) - Linear vs. Circular Economy Models (00:00) - Chapter 10 (07:26) - Overcoming Implementation Barriers (00:00) - Chapter 12 (08:45) - Market-Driven Decarbonization and Green Premiums (00:00) - Chapter 14 (10:41) - Supply Chain Education and Collaboration (00:00) - Chapter 16 (12:11) - Summit Insights and Industry Collaboration (00:00) - Chapter 18 (13:44) - Wrap up

Christina Schwarzkopf is co-founder of Prolong, a business-to-business white-label software solution enabling fashion brands and retailers to offer and manage circular aftercare and aftersales services. Those services could include repair, cleaning, personalization, exchanges, and refunds. Christina combines her commercial, strategy, and sustainability expertise built over a decade of fashion experience with brands like Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and Zalando. Prolong works with brands like Belstaff, The North Face, Veja, and Fusalp, covering apparel, outdoor, footwear, and jewellery, as well as multi-brand retailers. Brands use Prolong to digitize and automate service journeys across channels, reducing operational complexity, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving loyalty. The platform integrates logistics, communication, and brand operations to simplify often fragmented service processes. By linking customers, brands, and service providers, Prolong enables circularity at scale and helps brands move from one-off sales to ongoing, service-driven relationships. This makes aftercare a strategic business opportunity that's aligned with sustainability and regulatory demands. We'll hear how the Prolong platform combines complex workflows into a single system, helping brands extend product lifespan and build stronger customer relationships, improving customer satisfaction and loyalty. Christina talks us through the value proposition for brands and service partners, and explains how Prolong supports service partners by providing steady business and connecting them to a growing global network. Christina also shares some of the challenges and opportunities for brands, and offers tips on how to help customers discover, and access repair and aftercare services.

Waste and pollution aren't accidents—they're the result of design. Which means we can design them out.Design is where it all begins – and where real change can happen. In this episode, host Pippa sits down with Joe Iles, Head of Design Activation at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, to discuss what circular design really means. In this episode hear about: How it differs from the traditional approachWhere the creative crossovers areWhy designers hold the power to shape a better systemFind out more about circular designThis conversation originally featured in episode 172: Circular design essentials: What every designer needs to know, published in February 2025.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify or YouTube. Your support helps us to spread the word about the circular economy.

How can conversation become a real driver of circular transformation? In this episode, George Marshall explains why conversations are central to circular change and how to design them to build trust, reach across difference, and motivate action. Circular economy strategies often focus on systems and structures but lasting change only happens when people connect new behaviors to their own identity and values. Without shared understanding and engagement, technical solutions risk staying at the surface. Recorded live at the LOOP Forum 2025, his keynote explores how businesses can move beyond top-down messaging to create real dialogue that activates people at every level of an organisation. This episode is part of our series on the LOOP Forum 2025 highlights, bringing you the key ideas and insights from this year's leading Nordic event on circularity.

El Mundo de Cabeza - Ana Carolina Maldonado, economía circular en restaurantes by FM Mundo 98.1

This week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton talks to Darina Allen of Ballymaloe Cookery School and Jack Spillane of Spillane World Markets about the economics of Farmers and Food Markets.Susan also looks at the economic impact of Ireland's rising population when she talks to planning expert Conor Skehan and Professor of Geography at Maynooth University Mary Gilmartin.Plus, with the news that Germany are going to start giving each child 10 Euros to invest every month Susan talks to Olaf Storbeck of the Financial Times about Germany's faltering economy.

Refurbi is transforming Latin America's massive e-waste problem into a profitable circular economy solution, generating $7.5M in annual revenue while making quality smartphones accessible to millions. With 1.3 million tons of electronic waste piling up annually and only 3% properly managed, co-founders Sebastian and Sylvia have built the region's most trusted refurbished device ecosystem.Listen to Sebastian share how they've achieved profitability from day one through data-driven operations, secured exclusive partnerships with Apple and Samsung, and created a business model so efficient they sell devices before paying suppliers. From their high-tech warehouse in Bogota to their expansion into Mexico's 30-40 million device market, discover how Refurbi is capturing the proven global refurbished smartphone opportunity that represents 20% of sales in developed markets but remains largely untapped in Latin America.At 39:35 sustainability expert Carolina Ocampo-Maya joins for the Investor Talk segment, sharing insights from her facility visit and why this circular economy model represents both strong returns and measurable environmental impact.Hosted by Maaike Doyer, founder of Epic Angels.

Venezuela refuerza la frontera con 15.000 militares mientras Interpol emite circular roja contra exfuncionarios colombianos por corrupción. Además, Álvaro Uribe renuncia a la prescripción de su proceso judicial, el Gobierno plantea un alza en el costo de la energía, Ecopetrol asume proyectos tras la salida de Shell y sigue la búsqueda de la niña Valeria Afanador en Cajicá.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Across the next two episodes of PGAP, we will be showcasing the good work from CASSE NSW Inc (https://www.casse-nsw.org.au/)., who are advocating for the steady state economy in Australia. For this episode, we interview Phil Jones, Treasurer and Secretary, as he shares with us the progress of government reports and inquiries into the Circular Economy. Furthermore, why it is crucial that we encourage the government to take serious action in implementing the circular economy, rather than letting their reports gather dust in Canberra. We discuss two reports in particular: The Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/protection/circular-economy/ministerial-advisory-group), established in 2023, and: The Productivity Commission “Opportunities in the Circular Economy (https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/current/circular-economy/interim)” interim report The circular economy is defined by Wikipepdia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circular_economy#Critiques_of_circular_economy_models) as: “a model of resource production and consumption in any economy that involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling existing materials and products for as long as possible.” Phil is positive with the potential for the rollout of the circular economy in Australia, especially in its capacity to catalyse existing initiatives such as recycling programs, repair cafes, second hand exchange initiatives, etc. However, he cautions that the circular economy is alone insufficient in achieving true sustainability unless it is coupled with the Steady State Economy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steady-state_economy). That is, "an economy made up of a constant stock of physical wealth (capital) and a constant population size, which does grow over the course of time". The episode concludes with a call to action to get some real and action in response to these reports. A good place to start is by signing the CASSE NSW INC petition (https://www.casse-nsw.org.au/post/casse-nsw-s-petition-to-parliament) to establish a Federal government inquiry into the steady state economy. Did you like this episode and want to explore further? You may be interested in PGAP's first ever episode with Steady State ACT (https://pgap.fireside.fm/steadystate), or with CASSE's international director Brian Czech (https://pgap.fireside.fm/brianczech). We also discussed the New Economy Network Australia on the episode, so you may be interested in PGAP's coverage of the 2023 NENA conference (https://pgap.fireside.fm/nena2023) (sadly, I didn't get around to recording Phil's excellent talk). You can find out more about Phil and CASSE NSW in the Sustainable Population Australia Newsletter November 2024 (https://population.org.au/newsletters/spa-newsletter-157-november-2024/). Speaking of SPA, who proudly support PGAP, please consider signing their position statement (https://population.org.au/sign-the-spa-position-statement/), calling for an end to population growth in Australia. You can also support PGAP by sharing this or other episodes with your networks. Encourage the online community to listen to PGAP by rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/post-growth-australia-podcast/id1522194099). On the PGAP website, (https://pgap.fireside.fm/) you can subscribe or contact us, as we appreciate your invaluable feedback and suggestions. All perspectives of PGAP guests, including legacy past, present and future, are exclusively theirs and do not always reflect the perspectives or working of PGAP or SPA. Special Guest: Phil Jones.

“The Circular Dilemma” by David Rich Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker Manawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9 More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB Droege Bio for this weeks author: David Rich holds two engineering degrees from MIT and lives in the Boston area with his family. His short fiction has been featured over the last several years in numerous literary journals including Bewildering Stories, Youth Imagination, Bards & Sages Quarterly, Eldritch Science, After Dinner Conversation, The Macabre Museum, Scarlet Leaf Review, The Corner Bar Magazine, Drunk Monkeys, The Lorelei Signal, and Underside Stories.

Could rethinking our cities through a circular lens be the key to future-proofing Europe whilst offering exciting investment opportunities?Join us in the third of our five-part Circling Back series of the Circular Economy Show, to hear host Lou Waldegrave speak with Julia Okatz from Systemiq and Joss Bleriot, Executive Lead for Policy and Institutions at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.They discuss how circular economy strategies can, by bringing nature back into our built environments, help us adapt to extreme weather—cooling down cities, restoring green space, and building resilience into every street—while generating substantial economic, environmental, and social benefits.From Paris to Berlin, and cities across the continent, Europe's urban centres are feeling the effects of heat domes and climate stress. But, the circular economy offers a powerful, nature-positive way forward.Find out more about circular cities.This conversation originally featured in episode 159: How to build a nature-positive circular economy for Europe, published in September 2024.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify or YouTube. Your support helps us to spread the word about the circular economy.

Leticia Vaquero entrevista a Mario Arnaldo, presidente de Automovilistas Europeos Asociados.

It's part two of our adventure into the fabulous world of Moral Ambition and we learn about all the ways wealthy liberals are planning to save us. Also comment or commentariat is back, thanks to Labour finding new ways to annoy everyone. Subscribe for the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/praxiscast Cast: Jamie - https://bsky.app/profile/wizardcubes.bsky.social David - https://bsky.app/profile/sanitarynaptime.bsky.social Rob - https://bsky.app/profile/trufflehog.bsky.social Alasdair - https://bsky.app/profile/ballistari.bsky.social 

How to Build Circular Commerce Infrastructure with Bob JansenWhat makes a rental or product-as-a-service (PaaS) business model work, and what role does technology really play in making that happen?In this episode of HappyPorch Radio, we're joined by Bob Jansen, founder of Firmhouse, a recurring commerce platform enabling subscription, rental and PaaS business models. Bob shares lessons from his journey, from building MVPs as an agency to helping major brands like Philips pilot rental models and now supporting a wide range of circular and subscription businesses across Europe.We explore the operational complexity of rental and PaaS businesses, the ongoing challenge of accessing capital, and why convenience and service are often bigger customer drivers than sustainability alone.✨ In this episode:Bob reflects on the financing challenges that continue to block scale for circular rental modelsWe hear examples of real-world companies using Firmhouse, from kids' bike subscriptions to coffee and consumablesBob explains how hybrid models like revenue sharing are emerging to address financial barriersWe discuss how Firmhouse is using AI to both speed up internal development and enable smarter, simpler features for usersBob shares how the team is building “digital teammates” that help customers operate more efficiently and with fewer resourcesWe explore the nuts and bolts of the Firmhouse platform, from logistics and localisation to return management and ID checksBob talks about building toward “planet positive” business infrastructure and what progress, not perfection, looks like in circularity

A conversation with Matt Orlando, chef, entrepreneur, and former head chef at Noma. He is also the founder of Amass, one of the most circular and fully organic restaurants in the world, which closed at the end of 2022. He then focused on a project in Singapore and is now back in Denmark, currently very busy with, among other things, a new restaurant in Copenhagen.What happens when someone who worked as a head chef in one of the best restaurants in the world, Noma, starts going deep—deep—down the rabbit hole of sustainability and responsibility?Welcome to a fascinating journey of one of the most interesting chefs in the world, who not only redefined what a circular, sustainable restaurant mean (and no, it isn't more expensive to run, and it doesn't require a lot of tech, etc.), but it does require a completely new mindset and way of thinking.More about this episode.==========================In Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food podcast show we talk to the pioneers in the regenerative food and agriculture space to learn more on how to put our money to work to regenerate soil, people, local communities and ecosystems while making an appropriate and fair return. Hosted by Koen van Seijen.==========================