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Circularity.fm

Patrick Hypscher
Circular Economy
Sustainability
Product As a Service
Kearney
Business Model Innovation
Climate Change
Customer Needs
Net Zero
Supply Chain
IKEA
Circular Business Models
Debt Financing
COP26
Husqvarna Group
MUD Jeans
Instant Ink
Rebound Effects
Product As a Service (paas)
Cradle To Cradle
Korozo

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

Irresistible Circular Business

How do you build a successful certified refurb program for major appliances?

In this episode, Samantha Truesdell, Enterprise Circularity and Climate Strategy Manager, and Caio Doranti, Global Sustainability Senior Mana... more

Irresistible Circular Business

How can take-back programs move beyond compliance to become a primary sales driver and scaling mechanism?

In this episode, Daniel Unger, Environmental Sustainability Manager at Johnson & Johnson MedTech Germany, and Mi... more

Irresistible Circular Business

How do you scale refurbishment through existing dealer networks?

In this episode, Rolf Keller, Head of Circularity, explains how Vitra built its circular model around buying back, refurbishing, and reselling furniture ... more

Implementing Circular Design Principles

How do you design circular systems, not just circular products?

In this episode, Anne Farken from Designworks, a BMW Group Company, talks about why circular design is not only about the product itself, but abo... more

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Recent Guests

Rolf Keller
Head of Circle for Contract at Vitra
Vitra
Episode: Circular Furniture: How Vitra Circle Scales Refurb via Dealers
Anne Farken
Associate Director Sustainability and Creative Consulting at DesignWorks (BMW Group)
BMW Group DesignWorks
Episode: Circular Design: Systemic Innovation
Nicola Stattmann
Professor and strategic advisor in sustainable product development and material innovation; founder/CEO of OMC-C
OMC-C (Office for Climate Cultivation)
Episode: Circular Design: Rethinking Products
Andreas Maegerlein
Head of Creation Center in Europe at BASF
BASF
Episode: Circular Design Principles: Overcoming Material Barriers
Isabelle Gola
Head of Sustainability at Robert Bosch Power Tools
Robert Bosch Power Tools
Episode: Feasibility & Desirability: How Bosch built a drill from post-consumer recycled plastics
Madhvi Dalal
Founder of PadMad, addressing menstrual health and period poverty in Kenya.
PadMad
Episode: PadMad - Upcycling Textiles for Menstrual Health & Girl's Education
Faith Mwende
Marine biologist and co-founder of Sea Ventures.
Sea Ventures
Episode: Sea Ventures - Turning Fish Waste into Animal Feed
Alex Musembi
Co-founder of Africa Collect Textiles (ACT)
Africa Collect Textiles
Episode: Africa Collect Textiles and Green Forest Solutions - The need for global EPR systems
Sarah Njau
Representative from Green Forest Solutions, focusing on environmental compliance and EPR schemes
Green Forest Solutions
Episode: Africa Collect Textiles and Green Forest Solutions - The need for global EPR systems

Host

Patrick Hypscher
Host focusing on circular business models and sustainability initiatives, interviewing industry leaders and innovators.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 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

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There is a desire for more content on resilience in business models within the context of circularity.
Listeners appreciate the focused discussions on circularity and sustainable business practices.
The interviews provide valuable insights from industry experts, fostering a deeper understanding of the challenges and innovations in circular business models.

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Apple Podcasts
#12
Austria/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#36
Chile/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#152
Austria/Business

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Circular Furniture: How Vitra Circle Scales Refurb via Dealers
Q: How much CO2 savings can Circle deliver compared to buying new?
The Circle product saves roughly 60 to 90% CO2 equivalents versus a new product, due to avoided production and efficient refurbishment.
Circular Furniture: How Vitra Circle Scales Refurb via Dealers
Q: What are the three pillars of Vitra Circle for Contract?
Circle Products, Circle Services, and a take-back/buyback service, all designed to refurbish and re-sell furniture to contract clients.
The Commercial benefits: Using recyclates in Washing Machines by V-ZUG
Q: How does the CO2 fund help support sustainability projects?
The CO2 fund allows projects with ecological benefits to secure funding even when they may not present an immediate profit case.
The Commercial benefits: Using recyclates in Washing Machines by V-ZUG
Q: What is the main challenge in using recycled materials in washing machines?
The main challenge is achieving the aesthetic quality without impurities, especially in visible parts of appliances.
Circular Design Principles: Overcoming Material Barriers
Q: What are ways to help product designers facilitate that separation at end of life?
Andreas emphasizes the need to understand the various types of plastics and how they can be separated for effective recycling.

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Focused on the exploration and implementation of circular business models, the featured episodes spotlight various organizations, from startups to established SMEs, that are either founding innovative circular businesses or transforming their operations from traditional linear frameworks. Each episode includes interviews with key figures in these organizations, providing insights into their unique experiences, challenges, and successes within the circular economy landscape. Topics range from funding and sustainable practices to the practical applications of circularity across diverse global markets, making it a rich resource for entrepreneurs, business strategists, and sustainability advocates.

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1. Rolf Keller
2. Anne Farken
3. Nicola Stattmann
4. Andreas Maegerlein
5. Isabelle Gola
6. Madhvi Dalal
7. Faith Mwende
8. Alex Musembi

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