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Circularity.fm

Patrick Hypscher
Circular Economy
Sustainability
Product As a Service
Waste Management
Climate Change
Venture Capital
Kenya
Collaboration
Recycling
Design
Extended Producer Responsibility
Kearney
Philips
Business Model Innovation
Circular Fashion
Dandora Dumpsite
Recycled Plastics
Consumer Behavior
Circular Business Models
Plastics Recycling

Circularity.fm is the podcast about understanding, building and managing circular business models. Most episode showcase one specific organisation that runs a circular business model or a business model in the circular economy. This can be a startup, an established SME or a business field of a corporate. Hence, interviews are both about founding and funding a circular business as well as transform... more

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Latest Episodes

IFAT Munich 2026

What is the economic potential of circularity?

The Federal Association of the German Industries (BDI) asked Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to answer that for German industry. The report's authors, Claas Oehlmann of the BDI's Circular... more

IFAT Munich 2026

Can Europe secure the critical raw materials it needs without stepping back from global trade?

Recorded at the Circular Sovereignty Forum at IFAT Munich, with Susanne Kadner of Circular Republic, João Merico of the Ellen MacArthur F... more

Incineration in the Circular Economy

Why do startups and corporates need each other, and what makes the partnership work?

Florian Fehr, Managing Director of NEEW Ventures, joins Patrick at IFAT and interviews three founders: Rajiv Singhal from Grens... more

Incineration in the Circular Economy

heading textHow does ESG reporting influence how a company is financed, run, and perceived?

in this episode, Fabian Böhmer, Head of Sustainability at EEW, joins Patrick to discuss how ESG reporting can serve bank... more

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Recent Guests

Stefan De Linde
From Minimise, electronics waste collection and circularity data platform
Minimise
Episode: Startup Collaboration: How to Build Win-Win Partnerships
Rajiv Singhal
From Grensol, waste-to-materials technology provider
Grensol
Episode: Startup Collaboration: How to Build Win-Win Partnerships
Gary Lewis
From Resourcify, software for waste management and take-back networks
Resourcify
Episode: Startup Collaboration: How to Build Win-Win Partnerships
Fabian Böhmer
Head of Sustainability at EEW
EEW
Episode: Sustainability Reporting: Turning ESG into Decisions
Patrick Hypscher
Host of Circularity.fm, interviewed as a guest for the 100th episode
Circularity.fm
Episode: 100th Episode: Key Lessons from Six Years of Circularity.fm
Jörn Jakob
Director Innovation at EEW
EEW
Episode: Carbon Capture: How Waste-to-Energy Cuts CO2
Eike Diedecke
Representative overseeing Delfzijl carbon capture pilot
EEW
Episode: Carbon Capture: How Waste-to-Energy Cuts CO2
Benedict von Spankeren
Founder of Wasteer, AI-driven waste-optimization expert
Waster
Episode: Waste as a Resource: How Data and AI Cut Recycling Costs
Sebastian Siewers
Head of Energy at EEW (energy company operating waste incineration plants)
EEW
Episode: Waste Incineration: Its Role in Circular Economy

Host

Patrick Hypscher
Host of Circularity.fm; leads discussions on circular business models and transformations.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Great Insights in Circularity Business Models

    Finally, a podcast which focuses on circularity. The contents and interview partners so far are great. Every episode focuses on a specific aspect and is not overly long - what I really appreciate!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robar1337
    Germany6 years ago
  • Resilient circular business models

    Dear Patrick,

    So pleased that I listened to this podcast, I liked this specialization in circular business model, personally I’d like this podcast will address resilience in business models, how we can improve resilience in this case and approximately which circular business models can be defined as successful cases or with which parameters. Keep it up and looking forward to next episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Asefeh Pishro
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate depth on resilience and circularity integration in business models.
Episodes are concise and centered on specific organizational outcomes.
Guests span diverse sectors, providing broad industry relevance.
Focus on actionable circularity case studies with clear business impact.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#125
Brazil/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#135
Austria/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#216
Ireland/Business/Management

Talking Points

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Startup Collaboration: How to Build Win-Win Partnerships
Q: What should listeners reach out about if they want to collaborate with NEEW Ventures?
Florian invites interested players who have market-ready ideas or new co-venturing concepts to connect, emphasizing collaborative development and cross-country applicability.
Startup Collaboration: How to Build Win-Win Partnerships
Q: Who is your ideal client or partner, and what would a typical collaboration look like?
Rajiv describes a model where recyclers and downstream producers collaborate, with equity and co-development, testing waste streams in modular plants to demonstrate value before wider deployment.
Startup Collaboration: How to Build Win-Win Partnerships
Q: What makes startups valuable in this space, and how do you see them complementing EEW?
Florian contrasts startup speed and risk-taking with EEW's experience and reliability, suggesting startups bring agility while EEW provides scale and tested processes; together they create a balanced growth engine for innovation.
Startup Collaboration: How to Build Win-Win Partnerships
Q: What brought you to the waste management sector, and what does NEEW Ventures do?
Florian explains that NEEW Ventures was founded to build startups tied to EEW's incineration expertise, acting as a bridge to connect innovative startups with EEW's industrial network and testing capabilities.
Sustainability Reporting: Turning ESG into Decisions
Q: How do you bring the three dimensions of sustainability together in EEW's business model?
By constantly aligning ecological, social, and economic considerations, ensuring profitability while minimizing environmental impact, and making trade-offs visible so they inform strategy and finance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Circularity.fm

What is Circularity.fm about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on real-world circular business models and the practical steps organizations take to redesign products, services, and workflows toward reuse, refurbishing, and responsible sourcing. Across episodes, listeners get deep dives into how large brands—from luxury to manufacturing to healthcare—implement take-back programs, refurb marketplaces, and circular design principles, with a strong emphasis on KPIs, governance, and cross-functional collaboration. A recurring strength is translating abstract circularity concepts into tangible business impact, such as cost savings, waste reduction, and new revenue streams, while highlighting partnerships with startups and technology providers to scale circular initiatives. The format tends t... more

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Recent guests on Circularity.fm include:

1. Stefan De Linde
2. Rajiv Singhal
3. Gary Lewis
4. Fabian Böhmer
5. Patrick Hypscher
6. Jörn Jakob
7. Eike Diedecke
8. Benedict von Spankeren

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