Getting In the Loop: Circular Economy | Sustainability | Closing the Loop
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Investing in Circular Economy Business Models with Jamie Butterworth
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't forget to check out our free circular economy resources including:The Circular Sectors Navigator E-BookLinkedin Group: Getting in the Loop Podca...
Creating a Circular Economy for Electronics with Jessika Luth Richter
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't forget to check out our free circular economy resources including:The Circular Sectors Navigator E-BookLinkedin Group: Getting in the Loop Podca...
How to Upscale Reuse of Electronics with Sebastian Holmström
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't forget to check out our free circular economy resources including:The Circular Sectors Navigator E-BookLinkedin Group: Getting in the Loop Podca...
Making Parenthood Easier Through Circular Economy with David Knutsson
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't forget to check out our free circular economy resources including:The Circular Sectors Navigator E-BookLinkedin Group: Getting in the Loop Podca...
Circular Design and Business Models for Longer Lasting Electronics with Tom Leenders
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
GETTING IN THE LOOP is back!
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 awesom...
Addressing Social Aspects in Circular Economy with Alexandre Lemille
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Alexandre Lemille introduces us to his idea of a 'Circular Humansphere,' which focuses on addressing human needs thanks to syste...
Summer Break
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 cir...
What You Need to Know about Circular Materials and Measuring Circular Economy with Jim Goddin
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Circular Sectors Navigator E-BookLinkedin Group: Getting in the Loop PodcastResources and links discussed in this episode are available at gettinginth...
What Sports and Circular Economy Culture Shifts Have in Common with Brad Jeavons
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Circular Sectors Navigator E-BookLinkedin Group: Getting in the Loop PodcastResources and links discussed in this episode are available at gettinginth...
Can Circular Economy Enable Infinite Economic Growth? with Ekaterina Chertkovskaya
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Circular Sectors Navigator E-BookLinkedin Group: Getting in the Loop PodcastResources and links discussed in this episode are available at gettinginth...
#CircularNext and Exploring Circular Economy in North America with Humberto Olivo
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 interes...
Circular Cities Initiatives and The Example of Prague with Vojtech Vosecky
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Circular Sectors Navigator E-BookLinkedin Group: Getting in the Loop PodcastResources and links discussed in this episode are available at gettinginth...
How Digital Technology Can Help Enable a Circular Economy Annika Hedberg
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ResourcesCircular Sectors Navigator E-BookLinkedin Group: Getting in the Loop PodcastResources and links discussed in this episode are available at ...
Does Canada have a Circular Economy? with Paul Shorthouse
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ResourcesCircular Sectors Navigator E-BookLinkedin Group: Getting in the Loop PodcastResources and links discussed in this episode are available at ...
Transparency and Technology in Circular Supply Chains with Mesbah Sabur
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to learn all about how digitalization and technology can help enable a more circular economy by creating transparent supply chains. Mesbah S...
#61: Four Steps to Taking Circular Action and This Circular Economy Podcast Turns Two!
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
#60: How to Communicate Effectively about Circular Economy with Virginia Cinquemani
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Virginia Cinquemani shares the mistakes us circular economy professionals often make when we talk about circular economy. Are you mak...
#59: Circular Economy in Sweden and the Nordic Circular Hotspot with Elin Bergman
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
#58: Moving to Reusable Packaging and Circular Economy Systems with Jennifer von der Heydt
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 affordabl...
#57: Year in Review: Your Top 3 Circular Economy Podcast Episodes
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Resources featured in this episode:* In the Loop Circular Business Deck* Circular Sectors Navigator E-BookLeave Katie a voice message - and maybe YOU...
#56: Fall Recap: 3 Circular Economy Events You Don’t Want to Miss
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 goin...
#55: Leading Sustainable Business and How the SDGs Changed Everything with Donald Eubank
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#54: Climate Activism and Zero Waste Awareness with Mariska Nell of Mama Earth Talk
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 abou...
#53: Circular Economy in Healthcare and the Pharmaceutical Industry with Frederik van Deurs
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
#52: What is the role of marketing in a circular economy? with Alena Kuzniatsova
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Special invitation! Join the Getting in the Loop Podcast Group on Linkedin
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 lis...
#51: Creating a Circular Economy Value Chain for Plastics Packaging with Graham Houlder
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about the future of flexible packaging with Graham Houlder, Managing Director of SLOOP Consulting and founder & project coordina...
#50: The Circular Experiment and Action-Oriented Circular Economy with Ashleigh Morris
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Get...
We're Back! Coming September 7 to the Getting in the Loop Podcast
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 F...
#49: Regenerative Design for a Circular Economy in Buildings & Construction with Ehab Sayed
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
Moving to Circular Economy in Cities and Countries with Anders Wijkman
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, Ande...
COVID-19 and the Circular Economy: Creating Resiliency with Walter Stahel
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re thrilled to welcome Walter Stahel back to the podcast! In this episode, you will learn about the International Society for the Circula...
How to Use Innovation to Reduce Food Waste and Circular Economy Start-ups with Robert Luo
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ter...
Biomaterials to Move Towards a Circular Bioeconomy with Dr. Michael A. Saltzberg
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the fascinating world of biomaterials and circular design with Dr. Michael Saltzberg. Michael is the Global Business Director for Biomateria...
Celebrating Earth Day and Shifting to Digital Experiences after COVID-19 with Matt Hill
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
Celebrating 1 Year of Getting in the Loop and Circular Economy Learning
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 episo...
Reflections on Circular Economy in a Time of COVID-19
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 eff...
Circular Business Transformation and Moving Towards Circular Economy with Mike Townsend
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Communicating Circular Economy and How to be a Circular Entrepreneur with Katherine Whalen
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Circular Plastics and Collaborating for the Circular Economy with Jeff Wooster
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Designing Materials and Emotionally Durable Products for a Circular Economy with Merryn Haines-Gadd
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Cen...
Circular Conversations and a New Economy with Emanuele Di Francesco
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are getting in the loop with Emanuele Di Francesco, founder of the online platform Circular Conversations. In this episode, you will learn ab...
Circular Business Models and Entrepreneurship in a Circular Economy with Katherine Whalen
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Circular Change and National Circular Economy Roadmaps with Ladeja Godina Košir
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ove...
India and the Circular Economy (Part 2): Examples from the Off-Grid Solar Industry with Lucyl Staub
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
India and the Circular Economy (Part 1) with Lucyl Staub
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Open Source Circularity and Creativity with Lars Zimmermann
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Redesigning Jeans and Sustainable Denim for a Circular Economy with Jordan Nodarse
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
What is the Circular Economy and Key Principles with Rebecca Kimber
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 dr...
Rethinking Packaging and Circular Business with Rowan Drury
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Creating an Open Source Circular Economy with Michel Bauwens
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Managing Circular Supply Chains with Adrian Segens
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m talking with Adrien Segens about supply chain management and managing material risks. In this episode you will hear why having a better un...
Leadership for a Circular Economy with Wayne Visser
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What is the Circular Economy Game In the Loop? with Katherine Whalen
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m sharing the story of the In the Loop circular economy game!In this solocast episode you’ll hear why the In the Loop game was created, ho...
Accelerating Circular Economy in the USA with Kate Daly
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re welcoming Kate Daly of Closed Loop Partners to the podcast. In this episode you will learn about how Closed Loop Partners is working wit...
Moving to a Circular Economy with Walter Stahel (Part 2)
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Part Two of our special two-part episode, we return with the founding father of the Performance Economy Dr. Walter Stahel. Today we learn about the...
Moving to a Circular Economy with Walter Stahel (Part 1)
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special two-part episode, we hear from the founding father of the Performance Economy Dr. Walter Stahel. In today’s episode (Part One), we l...
Packaging and plastics in a circular economy with Olaf Boerner
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking with Olaf Boerner about plastics and packaging in a circular economy. In this episode, you will learn about current trends in th...
Circular IT and Closing the Loop with Joost De Kluijver
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Joost de Kluijver joins us on the podcast today! Joost is the founder and CEO of the social enterprise Closing the Loop (CTL), which has developed a s...
Empowering People and Brands to Create a Circular Economy with Peter Wang Hjemdahl
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about plastics consumption and recycling with Peter Wang Hjemdahl of rePurpose. In this episode, you will hear about the work Pe...
How to Invest in Circular Business with Andrea Brown
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Brown of the impact investment manager Quadia joins us on the podcast today! In this episode, you will learn about impact investing, hear Andre...
Circular Material Marketplaces with Christian van Maaren
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian van Maaren tells us about the economic and environmental benefits of reusing waste materials and how his company Excess Mat...
Rethinking Business and Circular Economy with John A. Lanier
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am thrilled to welcome John A. Lanier, the Executive Director of the Ray C. Anderson foundation. John works to advance the legacy of Ray, his ...
Designing for Circular Economy and Systems Thinking with Leyla Acaroglu
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sustainability strategist, designer, and social change agent Leyla Acaroglu joins us on the podcast today! In this episode, you’ll hear about Leyla’...
Top 5 Takeaways from the World Circular Economy Forum with Katherine Whalen
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm recapping what happened last week at the 2019 World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF2019) in Helsinki, Finland. In this episode, you will hear about t...
How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Create a More Circular Economy with Johanna Reimers
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Johanna Reimers, CEO of Refind Technologies, reflects on the role of technology in creating a more circular economy. In this episode, you’ll hear ho...
Circular Fashion, Zero Waste, and Closing Textile Loops with Lynn Wilson
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast we’re chatting with Lynn Wilson about circular textiles and diving into the design and production side, talking about zero wast...
What Circular Economy Can Learn from Lean and Green Thinking with Keivan Zokaei
19 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show we’re diving into the world of lean thinking with lean and green expert Dr. Keivan Zokaei. In this episode we learn about what it ...
Where to Study Circular Economy and CE Education Courses Around the World with Tim Forslund
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Forslund tells us about the ‘Learning Landscape Research’ he conducted at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation where he spent six months investigati...
Is There Enough Cobalt for Electric Cars and Can Circular Economy Help? with Katherine Whalen
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re doing something new! I’m recapping my trip to Cambridge for the one-day ‘Future of electric mobility and material demands’ Short C...
From Construction Waste to Second Life: Making Reuse of Building Materials Happen with Joe Connell
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about building materials reuse with Joe Connell, Executive Director of the Building Materials Reuse Association (BMRA). Tune in ...
How to Move from "Take, Make, Waste" to Circular Business Models and Supply Chains with Catherine Weetman
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Earth Day giveaway! Today we’re speaking with Catherine Weetman about implementing circular economy in practice and what she has learned from workin...
How Policy Can Help Create a More Circular Economy with Leonidas Milios
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Leonidas Milios is a researcher at the International In at Lund University in Sweden focusing on the management and policy aspects of resources. His r...
Courses and Resources to Teach Sustainable Materials Management and Circular Economy with Alessandra Hool
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alessandra Hool is the CEO of the ESM Foundation. The foundation has existed since 1951 and is dedicated to support research and development activitie...
Why Asia is Key to the Future of Circular Economy with Adrienna Zsakay
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Adrienna Zsakay is the Executive Director of Circular Economy Asia, which implements circular economy programs and projects in the Asian region. Adrie...
Two Rules for the Circular Economy and Setting System Conditions for an Abundance of Flows with Ken Webster
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Webster is a leading expert on the circular economy and author of the book The Circular Economy: A Wealth of Flows. From 2012-2018, he was Head of...
Goodbye Fast Fashion? Redesigning a New Textiles Economy to Make Future Fashion Circular with Helene Smits
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Helene Smits shares about her work with companies and brands to close the loop in the textiles sector. Helene reflects on what b...
Join the Circular Economy Club, an International Network of People Making a Circular Economy Happen with Anna Tari
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show we’re speaking with Anna Tari, who is CEO of the Circular Economy Club - a worldwide organization she founded in 2012 for anyone i...
What is a Critical Raw Material and Can We Learn Strategic Materials Management from Historical Examples? with David Peck
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, TU Delft Associate Professor David Peck talks about a topic often linked to the circular economy - critical materials. In the sh...
Introducing the Getting In the Loop Podcast - The Need for a Circular Economy Podcast
03 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve heard about circular economy, and you’re probably actively working in this space. Maybe you're in education, industry, or policy? You know ...