Best Katherine Whalen Podcasts (2024)

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Investing in Circular Economy Business Models with Jamie Butterworth 38:08

2y ago38:08

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Don't forget to check out our free circular economy resources including: The Circular Sectors Navigator E-Book Linkedin Group: Getting in the Loop Podcast Resources and links discussed in this episode are available at gettinginthelooppodcast.com. ABOUT TODAY'S EPISODE Welcome to the season finale of the Getting in the Loop Podcast! This season our …

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Creating a Circular Economy for Electronics with Jessika Luth Richter 45:46

2y ago45:46

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Don't forget to check out our free circular economy resources including: The Circular Sectors Navigator E-Book Linkedin Group: Getting in the Loop Podcast Resources and links discussed in this episode are available at gettinginthelooppodcast.com. ABOUT TODAY'S EPISODE We’re joined by Jessika Luth Richter, a postdoctoral researcher at the Internatio…

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How to Upscale Reuse of Electronics with Sebastian Holmström 43:54

2+ y ago43:54

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Don't forget to check out our free circular economy resources including: The Circular Sectors Navigator E-Book Linkedin Group: Getting in the Loop Podcast Resources and links discussed in this episode are available at gettinginthelooppodcast.com. ABOUT TODAY'S EPISODE In today’s episode, we’re talking all things about reuse of electronics. Sebastia…

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Making Parenthood Easier Through Circular Economy with David Knutsson 47:44

2+ y ago47:44

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Don't forget to check out our free circular economy resources including: The Circular Sectors Navigator E-Book Linkedin Group: Getting in the Loop Podcast Resources and links discussed in this episode are available at gettinginthelooppodcast.com. ABOUT TODAY'S EPISODE Parently aims to make parenting worry-free by offering subscription services for …

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Circular Design and Business Models for Longer Lasting Electronics with Tom Leenders 41:25

2+ y ago41:25

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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 C…

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GETTING IN THE LOOP is back! 2:31

2+ y ago2:31

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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…

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Addressing Social Aspects in Circular Economy with Alexandre Lemille 53:31

2+ y ago53:31

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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 GUEST Alexandre Lemille was recognized by the …

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Summer Break 1:25

3y ago1:25

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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…

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What You Need to Know about Circular Materials and Measuring Circular Economy with Jim Goddin 58:13

3y ago58:13

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Circular Sectors Navigator E-Book Linkedin Group: Getting in the Loop Podcast Resources 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…

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What Sports and Circular Economy Culture Shifts Have in Common with Brad Jeavons 56:29

3y ago56:29

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Circular Sectors Navigator E-Book Linkedin Group: Getting in the Loop Podcast Resources 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 m…

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Can Circular Economy Enable Infinite Economic Growth? with Ekaterina Chertkovskaya 47:19

3y ago47:19

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Circular Sectors Navigator E-Book Linkedin Group: Getting in the Loop Podcast Resources 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 …

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#CircularNext and Exploring Circular Economy in North America with Humberto Olivo 39:31

3y ago39:31

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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 organize…

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Circular Cities Initiatives and The Example of Prague with Vojtech Vosecky 44:05

3y ago44:05

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Circular Sectors Navigator E-Book Linkedin Group: Getting in the Loop Podcast Resources 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 Guest Vojtěch Vosecky is an Associate of Circle Economy, Co-founder of circular cons…

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How Digital Technology Can Help Enable a Circular Economy Annika Hedberg 39:19

3y ago39:19

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Resources Circular Sectors Navigator E-Book Linkedin Group: Getting in the Loop Podcast Resources 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 Guest Annika Hedberg is Head of the Sustainable Prosperity for Europe Prog…

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Does Canada have a Circular Economy? with Paul Shorthouse 34:32

3+ y ago34:32

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Resources Circular Sectors Navigator E-Book Linkedin Group: Getting in the Loop Podcast Resources 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 …

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Transparency and Technology in Circular Supply Chains with Mesbah Sabur 45:59

3+ y ago45:59

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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 tha…

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#61: Four Steps to Taking Circular Action and This Circular Economy Podcast Turns Two! 26:29

3+ y ago26:29

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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 guest…

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#60: How to Communicate Effectively about Circular Economy with Virginia Cinquemani 48:13

3+ y ago48:13

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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 t…

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#59: Circular Economy in Sweden and the Nordic Circular Hotspot with Elin Bergman 46:14

3+ y ago46:14

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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 ec…

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#58: Moving to Reusable Packaging and Circular Economy Systems with Jennifer von der Heydt 57:37

3+ y ago57:37

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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 …

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#57: Year in Review: Your Top 3 Circular Economy Podcast Episodes 18:23

3+ y ago18:23

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Resources featured in this episode: * In the Loop Circular Business Deck * Circular Sectors Navigator E-Book Leave Katie a voice message - and maybe YOU will appear on the next episode. Leave your message: https://lnkd.in/dGWjxnq Join the Getting in the Loop: LinkedIn Page Previous episodes mentioned: #39 (circular design), #40, #41 (circular busin…

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#56: Fall Recap: 3 Circular Economy Events You Don’t Want to Miss 13:01

3+ y ago13:01

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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 se…

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#55: Leading Sustainable Business and How the SDGs Changed Everything with Donald Eubank 58:55

3+ y ago58:55

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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 …

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#54: Climate Activism and Zero Waste Awareness with Mariska Nell of Mama Earth Talk 50:47

3+ y ago50:47

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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 …

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#53: Circular Economy in Healthcare and the Pharmaceutical Industry with Frederik van Deurs 1:03:00

3+ y ago1:03:00

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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 ec…

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#52: What is the role of marketing in a circular economy? with Alena Kuzniatsova 47:29

3+ y ago47:29

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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 mod…

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Special invitation! Join the Getting in the Loop Podcast Group on Linkedin 3:03

4y ago3:03

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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 eve…

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#51: Creating a Circular Economy Value Chain for Plastics Packaging with Graham Houlder 52:37

4y ago52:37

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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 th…

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#50: The Circular Experiment and Action-Oriented Circular Economy with Ashleigh Morris 37:31

4y ago37:31

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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…

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We're Back! Coming September 7 to the Getting in the Loop Podcast 2:32

4y ago2:32

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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 ALERT Inte…

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#49: Regenerative Design for a Circular Economy in Buildings & Construction with Ehab Sayed 51:02

4y ago51:02

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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 …

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Moving to Circular Economy in Cities and Countries with Anders Wijkman 43:57

4y ago43:57

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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 environ…

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COVID-19 and the Circular Economy: Creating Resiliency with Walter Stahel 1:27:36

4y ago1:27:36

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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 …

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How to Use Innovation to Reduce Food Waste and Circular Economy Start-ups with Robert Luo 24:05

4y ago24:05

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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 li…

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Biomaterials to Move Towards a Circular Bioeconomy with Dr. Michael A. Saltzberg 33:38

4y ago33:38

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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 explain…

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Celebrating Earth Day and Shifting to Digital Experiences after COVID-19 with Matt Hill 25:53

4y ago25:53

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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 hea…

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Celebrating 1 Year of Getting in the Loop and Circular Economy Learning 12:32

4y ago12:32

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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 …

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Reflections on Circular Economy in a Time of COVID-19 9:06

4+ y ago9:06

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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) collaboration Illustrating the possibility for strong leadership and quick action Supporting distributed - rather than centralised…

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Circular Business Transformation and Moving Towards Circular Economy with Mike Townsend 37:46

4+ y ago37:46

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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. …

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Communicating Circular Economy and How to be a Circular Entrepreneur with Katherine Whalen 18:52

4+ y ago18:52

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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 approac…

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Circular Plastics and Collaborating for the Circular Economy with Jeff Wooster 46:34

4+ y ago46:34

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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 …

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Designing Materials and Emotionally Durable Products for a Circular Economy with Merryn Haines-Gadd 38:22

4+ y ago38:22

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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 fa…

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Circular Conversations and a New Economy with Emanuele Di Francesco 51:09

4+ y ago51:09

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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…

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Circular Business Models and Entrepreneurship in a Circular Economy with Katherine Whalen 40:03

4+ y ago40:03

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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…

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Circular Change and National Circular Economy Roadmaps with Ladeja Godina Košir 55:26

4+ y ago55:26

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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 Amer…

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India and the Circular Economy (Part 2): Examples from the Off-Grid Solar Industry with Lucyl Staub 53:49

4+ y ago53:49

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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 ec…

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India and the Circular Economy (Part 1) with Lucyl Staub 33:13

4+ y ago33:13

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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 intervie…

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Open Source Circularity and Creativity with Lars Zimmermann 38:03

4+ y ago38:03

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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…

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Redesigning Jeans and Sustainable Denim for a Circular Economy with Jordan Nodarse 52:43

4+ y ago52:43

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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 c…

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What is the Circular Economy and Key Principles with Rebecca Kimber 1:27:39

4+ y ago1:27:39

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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 …

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