Best Impact Zero Building The Circular Economy Podcasts (2024)

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Why building digital experiences is key to your company’s growth 43:30

3d ago43:30

43:30

In this episode of the Decoding Innovation podcast, Charles Fry, founder and CEO of CODE Éxitos, discusses innovations, funding and emerging trends in the digital products landscape. As industries navigate major changes and disruptions, an increasingly dynamic startup realm is emerging. However, only a select few of these new ventures truly experie…

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How understanding AI today will help you make an impact tomorrow 1:05:16

1M ago1:05:16

1:05:16

In this episode of the Decoding Innovation podcast, Henry Ajder, a globally recognized artificial intelligence advisor, maps out the emerging landscape of AI and its opportunities, threats and benefactors. While the concept of AI has been a subject of speculation for years — even decades — its significance, at least for the layperson, has elevated …

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What strategic lessons the C-suite can learn from Bob Nardelli 17:58

2M ago17:58

17:58

In this episode of Decoding Innovation, Bob Nardelli, founder and CEO of XLR-8 LLC, discusses how CEOs and boards can drive organizational success through right company culture and strategic decision-making. Company boards play a key role in continually driving organizational growth. The boards are adept at identifying opportunities and challenges,…

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Why CEOs must focus on culture and accountability to drive growth 36:18

2M ago36:18

36:18

In this episode of Decoding Innovation, Bob Nardelli, former CEO of GE Power Systems, The Home Depot and Chrysler, discusses how CEOs can become champions of growth. Successful CEOs recognize the imperative of navigating the complex landscape of corporate leadership with a strategic trifecta: accountability, innovation and acquisition. Fostering a …

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How a motorcycle company kick-started its shift to be an energy company 26:40

4M ago26:40

26:40

In this episode of Decoding Innovation, Scott Colosimo, founder and CEO of LAND Energy, discusses the inception of the company and the funding journey. In the second episode of this two-part series, Scott Colosimo, founder and CEO of LAND Energy, delves deeper into the foundation of his second company, and how his first company, Cleveland CycleWerk…

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How a Cleveland-based motorcycle company found its niche in eMoto 26:10

4M ago26:10

26:10

In this episode of Decoding Innovation, Scott Colosimo, founder and CEO of LAND Energy, discusses how his company pivoted to making electric bikes. Scott Colosimo is the founder and CEO of Cleveland CycleWerks, which was making traditional motorcycles in an existing market that had not undergone major changes for more than a century. During the COV…

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How innovations in the nuclear sector can help move toward net zero 43:02

5M ago43:02

43:02

In this episode, Martin Freer, nuclear physicist and the Director of Birmingham Energy Institute and the Energy Research Accelerator, discusses the role of alternative fuels and the potential of nuclear energy. As we navigate technological advancements and new iterations of industrialization cycles, finding sustainable alternative energy sources sh…

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Why seagrass is an effective replacement for fossil-based plastic 28:04

6M ago28:04

28:04

In this episode of Decoding Innovation, Malthe Larsen, CTO and Cofounder of Coastgrass, discusses how bio-composite materials, such as seagrass, can be used for making climate-friendly plastic. Each year, millions of tons of fossil-based plastic are produced worldwide. A large majority of these nonbiodegradable plastics are not recycled and crop up…

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Why not all disruptive innovations are truly disruptive 36:41

7M ago36:41

36:41

In this episode of Decoding Innovation, Pete Foley, an independent consultant, shares his insights on how psychology and behavioral science can be applied as a catalyst for innovation. With the rising disruptions and the advent of new technologies, industries need to focus their innovation efforts on the most crucial component of their businesses: …

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How circular economy acts as an enabler to build sustainable societies 39:01

7M ago39:01

39:01

In this episode of Decoding Innovation, Keiran Smith, CEO and co-founder of Mr. Green Africa, discusses circular economy and how technology is changing the way plastic is recycled worldwide. Sustainability has been of key focus in modern day living. Circular economy plays a key role in achieving sustainability by reaching maximum input efficiency u…

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Why a mindset shift matters for implementing circular economy 29:01

8M ago29:01

29:01

In this episode of the Decoding Innovation podcast series, Helen Burdett, Head of Technology Strategy at the World Economic Forum, talks about circular economy as a vision for the future. Circular economy reimagines the linear economy in which we live. It’s a pervasive systems approach that is broader than reduce, reuse and recycle. As a concept an…

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How one startup is progressing toward commercialized nuclear fusion 24:52

8M ago24:52

24:52

In this episode of Decoding Innovation, Scott Krisiloff shares Helion Energy’s journey so far in creating electricity from nuclear fusion and the subsequent plans to commercialize this form of energy. Fusion — the inverse of fission — is a process where energy is created when two lighter atoms are combined to form a new atom. Established in 2008, H…

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How high-pressure water stored underground may reshape energy storage 25:53

9M ago25:53

25:53

In this episode of the Decoding Innovation podcast, Quidnet Energy CEO Joe Zhou discusses the use of innovative geomechanical methods and its impact on the global energy industry. Currently, pumped hydro is the only form of commercialized long-duration energy storage available globally. Quidnet Energy — with its innovative use of geomechanical meth…

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How the metaverse is planning to augment reality — not replace it 25:44

9M ago25:44

25:44

In this episode of the Decoding Innovation podcast, Mathieu Nouzareth, CEO of The Sandbox, explains how a community-driven platform is shaping the future of the metaverse. The metaverse technology creates a 3D virtual space on computers and phones to bring people closer. For organizations such as The Sandbox, the metaverse is a medium where users c…

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What Industry 4.0 is all about: the progression from 1.0 to 4.0 32:48

10M ago32:48

32:48

In this episode, Ajay Khaladkar, former Technical Program Manager, Golisano Institute for Sustainability, Rochester Institute of Technology, discusses how the institute is helping companies transition to Industry 4.0. Humanity is in relentless pursuit of enhancing living standards and creating a more comfortable existence. Every major effort to adv…

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How “Z-pinch” could be the way ahead for fusion and clean energy 41:46

10M ago41:46

41:46

In this episode of the Decoding Innovation podcast series, Ryan Umstattd, VP of Product Development at Zap Energy, talks about the future of clean energy production through efficient fusion techniques. Many people still see nuclear fusion as a far-flung, futuristic solution for cleaner energy. But the truth is, every day, scientists and energy-gene…

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How one company entirely reshaped the commercialization of innovation 44:25

11M ago44:25

44:25

In this episode, John Nottingham and Joe Gfoeller explain the process of innovation and the factors that determine the successful introduction of a new product in the market. Most businesses are hesitant to invest in innovation when their existing products are already performing well in the market. According to John Nottingham, Co-President of Nott…

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How the metaverse plans to bring people closer 42:51

11M ago42:51

42:51

In this episode, Varjo founder and CTO Urho Konttori shares his vision about the metaverse and how it has the potential to transform businesses of the future. The metaverse is combining mixed reality technologies with high-speed internet and transitioning the industry toward a “virtual goods realm.” According to Urho Konttori, founder and Chief Tec…

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How extended reality (XR) technologies can transform industries 31:02

12M ago31:02

31:02

In this episode of the Decoding innovation podcast series, UrsaLeo Co-founder and CEO John Burton shares the company's journey and how XR technologies are changing industries and the world. With companies across industries generating ever-increasing amounts of data, a question emerges: How do you leverage this data to enhance the quality and improv…

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Why advanced nuclear energy should be part of the climate solution 57:17

1y ago57:17

57:17

In this episode of the Decoding Innovation podcast, Judi Greenwald, the Executive Director of Nuclear Innovation Alliance, shares her journey and insights on advanced nuclear power. As climate change is growing into the defining issue of our time, governments, industries and stakeholders are searching for new global energy solutions. Harnessing nuc…

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Repairing (COMMUNITY-BUILDING) with Alvin Ramoutar 48:29

1y ago48:29

48:29

Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, the podcast presented by Impact Zero! Our goal is to have conversations with remarkable individuals who are positively impacting the world and to motivate you to get involved in the sustainability movement, regardless of how small your actions may be. We are delighted to have you as a listener, and we invite yo…

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Why a successful circular economy requires action now 49:35

1y ago49:35

49:35

In this episode, Felix Heisel, Assistant Professor and Director of the Circular Construction Lab at Cornell University, discusses why circular economy is ideal for the construction industry. Earth has finite resources and industries are key consumers of those resources — some bigger than the others. The construction industry marks significant impac…

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How remote MedTech is revolutionizing modern health care 53:34

1y ago53:34

53:34

In this episode of the Decoding Innovation podcast, Daniel Hawkins, CEO and founder of Avail Medsystems, talks about Avail leveraging remote technology to pioneer the evolution of modern health care. Modern healthcare across the globe is evolving every day as per growing demands in the sector. The significance of quality plays a key role when it co…

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Holistic (Natural Beauty) with Kirsten Pelchat 42:43

1y ago42:43

42:43

This week, we're chatting with Kirsten Pelchat, who's one of the co-founders of Elva's All Naturals, a small business that makes natural, small-batch health and home products. Kirsten and her partner Ian are all about using the most natural ingredients possible to create top-notch products. We get into what it's like running a business that cares a…

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Refillerypreneur (Refilling Sustainability) with Sam Soloway 39:24

1y ago39:24

39:24

Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, the podcast by Impact Zero. We've got an exciting episode lined up for you, because this week we're talking to Sam Soloway, the co-founder of Planet Pantry in Winnipeg. Sam's a true inspiration, having opened her one-stop refillery during the peak of Covid lockdowns after her career as a theater actor was disru…

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Why “dirt-to-dirt” is the real circular economy 36:39

1y ago36:39

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In this episode, Douglas Horne, CEO and founder of Evanesce, talks about compostable packaging and explains why “dirt-to-dirt” is the real circular economy. We have been talking about recycling for a long time, but there have been very low numbers of recycling happening and very few recyclables being recycled — especially food waste. Food waste goi…

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Gleaning (URBAN HARVESTING) with Rachel Lissner 50:30

1y ago50:30

50:30

Hey there, welcome to Sustainability Disruptors - the podcast by Impact Zero! Our mission is simple: to speak to amazing people who are creating positive change in the world and inspire you to join the sustainability movement too, no matter how small your contribution may be. We're thrilled to have you on board and we'd love for you to support our …

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Pollinators (DIVERSITY IN SUSTAINABILITY) with Ashoke Mohanraj 41:41

1y ago41:41

41:41

Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, the podcast by Impact Zero! Each week we speak to incredible people who are making a difference in the world and inspiring others to do the same. Our goal is to inspire you to get involved in the sustainability movement and show you how you can make a difference, no matter how small. If you want to support our …

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Keep (LOCAL REFILL REVOLUTION) with Jacquie Rushlow 52:03

1y ago52:03

52:03

Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, the podcast by Impact Zero! We're all about sustainability and bringing you the inside scoop on how you can make a difference. Our goal is to inspire you to join the movement, so we chat with people who are doing just that. If you want to show some love for the show or become a member, check out impactzero.ca. …

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How technology is redefining access to care 39:34

1y ago39:34

39:34

In this episode of the Decoding Innovation podcast series, Oliver Kharraz, CEO and founder of Zocdoc, talks to Mitali Sharma about telehealth and how technology is positively impacting health care. Although smartphones, internet and video conferencing facilities were available years ago, telehealth has seen its popularity rising only recently — dur…

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Upcycling (BUSY FAMILY ACTIVITIES) with Sam and Jesi 51:23

1y ago51:23

51:23

Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, the podcast by Impact Zero! We're all about sustainability and bringing you the inside scoop on how you can make a difference. Our goal is to inspire you to join the movement, so we chat with people who are doing just that. If you want to show some love for the show or become a member, check out impactzero.ca. …

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Parent-friendly (SECONDHAND FAMILY SHOPPING) with Christine Trinh 40:47

1y ago40:47

40:47

Welcome to Sustainability Disruptors, the podcast by Impact Zero bringing you the inside scoop on all things sustainability. We chat with people making a difference and share their stories to inspire you to join the movement. Check out impactzero.ca if you want to support the show or become a member. This week, we're getting up close and personal w…

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Equity (DIVERSITY IN SUSTAINABILITY) with Heather Mak 38:55

1y ago38:55

38:55

Hey there! Welcome to the Sustainability Disruptors, the new and improved podcast brought to you by Impact Zero. In this show, we chat with people from all over the world working in sustainability to give you an inside look and some inspiration to join the movement. Impact Zero is based in Toronto and helps people bring circular economy solutions t…

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What a hydrogen-powered future can look like 29:28

1y ago29:28

29:28

In this episode, Andrew Horvath, Global Group Chairman, Star Scientific Limited, discusses the role of hydrogen in the new energy economy. Hydrogen became more prevalent after the first energy crisis in the early 1970s. It has now taken a giant leap forward as climate change and the war in Ukraine has made energy and its production a bigger issue. …

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Indigenous Truths Part 2: Manidoo Bineshii On Canada's Impact On Cultural Oppression And Displacement Of Indigenous Communities 1:21:37

1y ago1:21:37

1:21:37

Hey everyone, We're excited for this week's episode because we will be continuing our conversation with Manidoo Bineshii, who will be sharing her work and the story behind her non-profit, Manidoo Bineshii Dreams. Like last week, we're diving into some heavy topics, like Canada's impact on indigenous communities, cultural oppression, displacement, a…

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Why fusion is the holy grail for clean energy generation 15:20

1y ago15:20

15:20

In the second episode of the Decoding Innovation podcast series, General Fusion CEO Greg Twinney talks about why fusion is the most sustainable approach to clean energy production. The innovative techniques in fusion energy generation hold the key to designing commercially viable fusion plants worldwide. The technological approach that has been use…

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How a career path in disruptive innovation impacts global industries 27:09

1y ago27:09

27:09

In the first episode of the Decoding Innovation podcast series, General Fusion CEO Greg Twinney talks about his approach to bringing disruptive innovation into reality through strategic partnerships and execution. The world has consistently witnessed new waves of disruptive innovations that have changed how different sectors function today. The abi…

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Indigenous Truths Part 1: Manidoo Bineshii On Canada's Impact On Cultural Oppression And Displacement Of Indigenous Communities 55:37

1+ y ago55:37

55:37

Hey everyone, We're excited for this week's episode where we'll be passing the mic to Manidoo Bineshii, who will be sharing her work and the story behind her non-profit, Manidoo Bineshii Dreams. We're going to be diving into some heavy topics, like Canada's impact on indigenous communities, cultural oppression, displacement, and some truths that ma…

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Unlock the Potential of Circularity in Business: How This Impactful Sustainability Leader Does It 47:28

1+ y ago47:28

47:28

Join Mary-Kate Pizzuti and Leor Rotchild for their discussion on moving businesses towards circularity. Mary-Kate, the Community Manager at Impact Zero, is a leader in organizing events and building community engagement. Leor, the Sustainability Leader and Executive Director at the Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR), is a trailblaze…

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The Battle for a Sustainable Future: How Nonprofits Are Making a Difference 29:43

1+ y ago29:43

29:43

In this episode, Erin sits down with Mary-Kate Pizzuti, the Community Manager at Impact Zero. Mary-Kate is responsible for organizing events and fostering community engagement. The two discuss the importance of NGOs and their role in contributing to the growth of the circular economy. They also share their personal experiences and discuss ways in w…

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Disrupt Your Sustainability Approach: Carbon Pricing and Industry Trends with Kevin Poirier 35:13

1+ y ago35:13

35:13

In this episode, we interview Kevin Poirier, a trusted advisor on carbon pricing, climate change, and sustainability. Kevin is a Certified Sustainability Professional and Professional Engineer, and his work helps clients strategically manage and technically deliver sustainability services. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a leading expert …

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Combating Food Insecurity 1:01:53

1+ y ago1:01:53

1:01:53

This is a recording of one of our Explore Series - Live events with industry experts to talk about their area of sustainability in relation to entrepreneurship and the circular economy. If you want to see full video, check out our Youtube channel These will be hosted in person in 2023 so look out for our Explore Series events! FYI we’re manifesting…

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Adding Fuel to the Sustainability Fire w/ Stephanie Mclarty 42:00

1+ y ago42:00

42:00

Let’s reconvene for episode 13! This week we’re talking to Stephanie Mclarty, Head of Sustainability at Quantum Lifecycle Partners. We explore: What it’s like being a founder How to balance your career with being a parent Overcoming barriers And so much more! FYI we’re manifesting our physical space in DT Toronto📍If you or someone you know wants to…

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The Wonderful World of Waterbottles w/Nalgene’s Elissa Burnell McGee 41:44

1+ y ago41:44

41:44

Let’s delve into episode 12! Here’s what you need to know this week: Join our impact zero community! Sign up at impact zero.ca 📝📝📝 Keep an eye out for our re-launch party 🥳🤩 Join our community! Sign up at impact zero.ca 📝📝📝 Shoutout out to our team in general for crushing it week to week. Big things coming 😊 We’re still manifesting our physical spa…

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Collaboration is Key/Dr. Christopher Luederitz 46:55

1+ y ago46:55

46:55

Is this episode 7? Nope! It’s episode 11! 🤠🤠 What's been going on with us? We threw an event called "Co-creating the Circular Economy because we want to know what community members expect from us, and what we can do better as a non-profit! Keep an eye out for our re-launch party 🥳🤩 Join our community! Sign up at impact zero.ca 📝📝📝 Shoutout out to o…

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Driving the Sustainable Tires Conversation w/Contec’s Krzysztof Wróblewski 41:14

1+ y ago41:14

41:14

Here we go again it’s episode ten ✨ ✋🤚✨ Some quick housekeeping: Join our impact zero community! Sign up at impact zero.ca 📝📝📝 Shoutout out to our fundraising director Paul Renard 🚀♻️ We’re manifesting our physical space, our very own Innovation Center, in DT Toronto📍 We’d love to have your help in making this a reality: 💸 https://impactzero.ca/don…

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Reframing the Climate Narrative w/Molly Kawahata 44:13

1+ y ago44:13

44:13

Someone call Lionel Richie because we’re podcasting All “Nine” Long 🕺🏻🌙 (It's episode 9) — CHECK OUT THE SCALE OF HOPE — 🟢 Check out Co-Creating The Circular Economy September 29, 4:30 pm EST ONLINE (Zoom) How can Impact Zero support people and build circular systems? Live and online but bottom line, we want your thoughts and opinions! Can’t make i…

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Finding A Sustainable Relationship with Work w/Emma Murphy and Aladdin Diakun 48:25

1+ y ago48:25

48:25

Bet you can’t wait because it’s episode 8! 🟢 Check out Co-Creating The Circular Economy September 29, 4:30 pm EST ONLINE (Zoom) 3 speakers to talk about what’s possible in the circular economy Workshops with people from our board of directors and ops team Can’t make it? Fill out our survey here! 🟢 Programming & highlighting team members: Shoutout o…

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Brightening a Child’s Hospital Stay w/Comfy Cases’ Claudia Kugelmass 39:44

1+ y ago39:44

39:44

It’s time for episode 7! 🟢 Monthly events: 💚The impact project accelerator → The circular innovation accelerator New cohort coming soon! Do yourself a favour and get involved! Sign up for monthly updates, straight to your inbox 🟢 Programming & highlighting team members: 💚 Shoutout out to Maria Constantinou - Director of innovation: Focused on prepp…

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We Can’t “Contain” our Excitement w/Friendlier’s Kayli Dayle 41:25

1+ y ago41:25

41:25

Come and get your fix for episode 6️⃣ 🟢 Monthly events: 💚The Round-Up: A monthly publication with the community and crowdsourced updates! Let’s get a sense of how we’re all thinking and feeling 🌸🌸🌸 Get a taste, get involved, and sign up for monthly updates, straight to your inbox 🟢 Programming & highlighting team members: 💚 Shoutout out our Circula…

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