India and the Circular Economy (Part 2): Examples from the Off-Grid Solar Industry with Lucyl Staub Episode 035: Podcast Show Notes It’s time for the second and final episode in our two-part series on the circular economy in India. Last week we were joined by a special guest host, Lucyl Staub to learn about the current state of India and the circular economy. This week, Lucyl returns to guide us through conversations with experts to discover more about the future of circular economy in India. As part of looking ahead, Lucyl also investigates the off-grid solar industry in India, looking…

India and the Circular Economy (Part 1) with Lucyl Staub Episode 034: Podcast Show Notes In this special two-part episode, we’re learning about the state of the Circular Economy in India! This episode is a never before on the Getting in the Loop podcast because we have a special guest host, Lucyl Staub. Lucyl and I worked in collaboration on this episode and she will take over for me in a lot of the episode, guiding us through interviews with experts to discover more about how India is moving towards a more circular economy. In this episode (Part One), we’ll…

Open Source Circularity and Creativity with Lars Zimmermann Episode 033: Podcast Show Notes What does design have to do with a circular economy? Find out from Lars Zimmermann, a self-described Artist, Designer, and Activist. In this episode, you’ll learn about Open Source Circular Economy Days and the workshops Lars runs to engage people in circular economy concepts, including that of ‘pre-use,’ which you’ll hear him explain more in-depth. And last but not least, Lars also shares some exciting news about the work he is doing regarding circular economy education. Learn More About Circular Economy and Topics in this Episode Mifactori…

Redesigning Jeans and Sustainable Denim for a Circular Economy with Jordan Nodarse Episode 032: Podcast Show Notes Today we’re getting in the loop with Jordan Nodarse, who is the founder of Boyish Jeans and a California native with a deep passion for sustainable practices in fashion. In this episode, Jordan and I dive into Boyish Jeans discussing their production practices and all things circular denim. Jordan takes me through how he initially found out about circular economy and how he now aims to set the standard for production practices with Boyish Jeans. This episode is a great follow-up to Getting…

What is the Circular Economy and Key Principles with Rebecca Kimber Episode 031: Podcast Show Notes It’s time to go back to some circular economy basics! In this episode, you'll hear how Rebecca Kimber and I explain circular economy, why we were drawn to circular economy in the first place, and what continues to get us excited about it. This episode is a little different from our normal Getting in the Loop episodes because we originally recorded it for Rebecca to use on her website and podcast, and I wanted to share it with you as well. This would be…

Rethinking Packaging and Circular Business with Rowan Drury Episode 030: Podcast Show Notes Hi and welcome to Getting in the Loop. I’m Katie and today I’m talking with Rowan Drury of Sweden’s first plastic package-free shop, Gram.  Rowan Drury founded Sweden’s first plastic package-free shop Gram in 2016 after searching for a more sustainable way to buy food. At GRAM, everything is sold loose and by weight. Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own reusable containers so that they do not have to throw away anything when they get home. When she’s not running the shop, Rowan can be found…

Creating an Open Source Circular Economy with Michel Bauwens Episode 029: Podcast Show Notes This episode is a crash course in the commons economy with Michel Bauwens of the P2P foundation. Michel introduces me to the concept of P2P and how it can be used to create commons. We discuss how the concept of the commons can be used as a model for governance in the circular economy and you’ll also hear why Michel is cautious of the so-called ‘sharing economy’ popularized by platforms such as Uber and Airbnb. Podcast Highlights and Circular Economy Takeaways What is P2P and the…

Managing Circular Supply Chains with Adrian Segens Episode 028: Podcast Show Notes Today I’m talking with Adrian Segens about supply chain management and managing material risks. In this episode you will hear why having a better understanding of where our products come from and where they end up can help us create a more circular economy. We talk about different ways technology can play in enabling supply chain management and the benefits of supply chain transparency for companies. Podcast Highlights and Circular Economy Takeaways Meet the RSA  How realistic is having an overview of supply chains Block chain, the Internet…

Leadership for a Circular Economy with Wayne Visser Episode 027: Podcast Show Notes Today I’m talking with Prof. Dr Wayne Visser who is the Director of the Sustainable Transformation Lab at Antwerp Management School. In this episode, you will learn the four qualities of leaders and how you as an individual can act as an agent for change, including the four different types of change agents and how to tell which one are you. As you will hear, much of Wayne’s work has focused on leadership for sustainability, which I think is very much relevant for those of you trying…