The Circular Future - Advancing Business Circularity
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62. From EV to Energy Grid: The Startup Bridging Automotive, Energy, and the Circular Economy
02 Apr 2026
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Send us Fan MailWhat happens to an EV battery when the car wears out? It turns out, quite a lot. Even after years on the road, most EV batteries reta...
61. From AA to EV: How Battery Recycling Builds a Circular Supply Chain
19 Mar 2026
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Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Stephanie McLarty sits down with Danielle Spalding from Cirba Solutions to dive deep into the world of battery recycl...
60. Circularity in practice: How Quantum expanded into repair, fulfillment and resale
27 Feb 2026
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Send a textGary Diamond returns - three years after joining our very first episode - to unpack how Quantum Lifecycle Partners has evolved from a recyc...
59. Employee Engagement is Our Circular Superpower: 4 Proven Strategies from Quantum's Playbook
17 Feb 2026
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Send a textIn this episode, Steph McLarty discusses the critical link between employee engagement and sustainability, through circularity practices at...
58. Small Business, Big Impact: Why SMEs are the Secret to a Circular Economy
29 Jan 2026
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Send us a textIn this episode, Stephanie McLarty interviews Matthew Lynch, a representative from Green Economy Canada (GEC), discussing the organizati...
Beyond the Hype: 3D Printing, Waste Management, and the Path to Circularity
15 Jan 2026
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Send us a textIn this episode of The Circular Future, host Steph McLarty sits down with Steve Cory, President of Objex Unlimited, to peel back the lay...
The Circular Economy: Year in Review
18 Dec 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode, Stephanie McLarty reflects on the major themes of the circular economy in 2025, highlighting the challenges and breakth...
54. Turning Old Tech into New Impact
04 Dec 2025
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Send us a textWhat if your junk drawer is quietly holding cash, critical minerals, and a few nagging data risks? We sit down with Stephanie McLarty, H...
54. Stories of Circular Business Transformation
24 Nov 2025
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Send us a textWe explore how circular thinking creates real business value, from lower costs and resilient supply chains to new product lines and reve...
53. Season 3: Circularity in Action
07 Nov 2025
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Send us a textThe conversation you’ve been asking for is finally here: fewer slogans, more results. We’re kicking off season three by sharpening o...
52. The role of AI in Sustainable Transport
19 Jun 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode, Stephanie McLarty speaks with Rich Savoie, CEO of Adiona Tech, about the importance of sustainable logistics and the ro...
51. Sustainable Procurement: A Net Zero Strategy
05 Jun 2025
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Send us a textIn this conversation, Stephanie McLarty and Bob Willard delve into the concept of sustainable procurement, exploring its definition, imp...
50. Mabel's Labels: A Sustainable Success Story
15 May 2025
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Send us a textIn today’s episode, Stephanie McLarty sits down with Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel’s Labels to uncover the story behind the busine...
49. Three circularity tips for next three months
02 May 2025
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Send us a textSummaryIn this conversation, Stephanie McLarty and Heidi Frasure discuss actionable circularity tips in celebration of Earth Week. They ...
48. What Data Centre Decommissioning Means
18 Apr 2025
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Send us a textThe often-invisible backbone of our digital world, the physical infrastructure of data centers, carries significant environmental weight...
47. The Environmental Impact of A.I.
13 Mar 2025
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Send us a text10x the Energy of a Google Search: The Hidden Environmental Impact of AI. In this episode of The Circular Future podcast, host Stephan...
46. The Future of the Circular Economy in Canada
27 Feb 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode of The Circular Future , host Stephanie McLarty, Head of Sustainability at Quantum Lifecycle Partners, sits down with tw...
45. 2025 Basel Convention Updates: Navigating E-Waste Trade in a Circular Economy
13 Feb 2025
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Send us a textStephanie McLarty, Head of Sustainability at Quantum Lifecycle Partners, unpacks the critical 2025 amendments to the Basel Convention an...
44. Navigating European Legislation for Sustainability
30 Jan 2025
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Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Stephanie McLarty speaks with Julie-Ann Adams about the evolving landscape of European legislation affecting su...
43. Harnessing Technology for a Sustainable Future
16 Jan 2025
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Send us a textIn this conversation, Stephanie McLarty and Geoff Aardsma discuss the intersection of sustainability and technology, particularly focusi...
42. Understanding E-Waste: Risks and Responsibilities
21 Nov 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, Stephanie McLarty and Steven Napoli discuss the critical importance of responsible e-waste management and recycling. Th...
41. The Future of Repairable Devices
07 Nov 2024
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Send us a textPetri Hayrynen, Global Head of Product Marketing at HMD Global, joins us for an insightful conversation about sustainable smartphones. W...
40. Hamilton Health Sciences: A Success Story in Sustainability
24 Oct 2024
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Send us a textSummaryHamilton Health Sciences in Ontario is a success story in sustainability in the healthcare sector. They have reduced their emissi...
39. Celebrating Circular Economy Month
09 Oct 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, host Stephanie McLarty discusses the significance of Circular Economy Month with guests Caitlin Perry and Audrey Manuel...
38. Behind the Scenes at eSummit 2024
26 Sep 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode of The Circular Future podcast, host Stephanie McLarty discusses the recent acquisition of the eReuse conference by CERI...
37. Electric Vehicles vs. Gas: Cost and Experience for Long Work Trips
12 Sep 2024
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Send us a textHow much would you save on an 800-kilometer work trip by choosing an electric vehicle over a gas-powered one? In this episode, we break ...
36. What Canada’s new greenwashing legislation means for your business
29 Aug 2024
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Send us a textCanada has introduced new legislation to counter greenwashing, which is already in effect. The legislation, called Bill C-59, is a signi...
35. The Environmental Impact of Office Furniture
15 Aug 2024
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Send us a textCan remanufacturing reshape the future of office furniture? Join us on this episode of the Circular Future as we uncover the innovative ...
34. Achieving Zero Waste: Strategies and Solutions for Businesses
01 Aug 2024
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Send us a textUnlock the secrets of zero waste in business with our host Stephanie McLarty and incredible guest Celeste McMickle, the Director of Cl...
33. Measuring Circularity Beyond Carbon
18 Jul 2024
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Send us a textWhat does it take to measure circularity and improve our global sustainability efforts? In this episode, we speak with Heidi Frasure, he...
Cybersecurity meets circularity
04 Jul 2024
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Send us a textCan preventable data breaches be a thing of the past? Join us as we sit down with Kyle Marks, the visionary founder and CEO of Retire IT...
31. Where money is left on the table in ITAD and e-waste industry
21 Jun 2024
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Send us a textIn this conversation, Stephanie McLarty discusses IT asset disposition and e-waste recycling with her colleagues, Jim Drohan and David B...
30. iFixit This! Why We Need the Right to Repair
06 Jun 2024
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Send us a textThe conversation explores the concept of Right to Repair and its impact on the circular economy. Right to Repair is the idea that consum...
29. What you need to know about Quantum’s Sustainability Reports
23 May 2024
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Send us a textThe Quantum Sustainability Report shows the impact of reusing and recycling electronics through Quantum. It provides waste diversion met...
28. Single serve, reimagined with Keurig Dr Pepper
09 May 2024
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Send us a textEmbark on a transformative journey through the world of sustainable coffee with Marie-Anne Champoux-Guimond, Keurig Dr Pepper Canada&apo...
27. Earth Week Special! What do kids think about our planet?
25 Apr 2024
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Send us a textHappy Earth Month! In this episode of the Circular Future podcast, host Stephanie McClarty speaks with four children between the ages o...
26. Trends in circularity that every business should know
04 Apr 2024
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Send us a textCircularity has become a major theme for businesses of all shapes and sizes. The circular economy encompasses new business models, mater...
25. What does the economy need to look like by 2030?
21 Mar 2024
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Send us a textIn this conversation, Namir Anani, President and CEO of the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), discusses the road...
24. Unpacking trends: reverse logistics, Windows 10 retirement and e-waste collection drives
07 Mar 2024
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Send us a textSummaryThis episode discusses trends and issues in the electronics reuse and recycling space. It covers topics such as reverse logistics...
23. Greening the Gown: Sustainable Solutions for Healthcare
22 Feb 2024
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Send us a textThe healthcare sector has a significant environmental impact, contributing to carbon emissions and waste generation. In this conversatio...
22. Navigating Decarbonization: A Business Imperative
08 Feb 2024
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Send us a textJoining Stephanie McLarty in this episode is Erika Shiller, Senior Vice President of Project Development at ClimeCo. Their conversatio...
21. ITAD’s Best Kept Secrets: What we wish every company would do.
26 Jan 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, we dive deep into the best-kept secrets of top-performing companies in technology reuse and recycling. Joining Stephani...
20. Using LinkedIn to Showcase your Circular Success with Jennifer Betts
12 Jan 2024
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Send us a textJoin Stephanie as she engages in a captivating conversation with Jennifer Betts, CEO of Recycled Media. In this episode of The Circular ...
19. How to Reduce Consumption during the Holidays
14 Dec 2023
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Send us a textJoin Stephanie in this insightful podcast episode as she explores practical ways to reduce holiday consumption using circular economy pr...
18. Sustainability and the Supply Chain: How to Leverage your Vendors to Maximize Sustainability Efforts
30 Nov 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, recorded live at the Canadian Telecom Summit, McLarty engages in a dynamic discussion with Wayne Proulx, Senior Manager...
17. How to find efficiencies and carbon savings through shipping
09 Nov 2023
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Send us a textJoin Stephanie McLarty and tips from Quantum's logistics expert, Pavel Slepushkin, in this episode of the Circular Future podcast. ...
16. The Past, Present and Future of the R2 Recycling Standards
26 Oct 2023
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Send us a textWelcome to "The Circular Future" podcast, where we uncover the transformative power of Responsible Electronics Recycling in a ...
15. Beyond Linear: 3 Principles of a Circular Workplace
12 Oct 2023
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Send us a textJoin Stephanie McLarty in this episode of The Circular Future to find out simple ways businesses can go green. Learn about practical ide...
14. Understanding Carbon Emissions - What Companies Need to be Prepared For
28 Sep 2023
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Send us a textWelcome to "The Circular Future," your gateway to sustainable business practices, hosted by Stephanie McLarty, Head of Sustain...
13. Why do certifications matter?
14 Sep 2023
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Send us a textJoin Stephanie McLarty, Head of Sustainability at Quantum Lifecycle Partners, in this insightful episode of "The Circular Future.&q...
12. ESG101 - How to Drive Business Sustainability from your Role
31 Aug 2023
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Send us a textUnlock the world of ESG in 'The Circular Future' podcast. Host Stephanie McLarty, Head of Sustainability at Quantum, decodes E...
11. Top issues in IT remarketing and recycling according to E-Reuse & E-Scrap with Sarah Kim and Dan Leif
11 Aug 2023
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Send us a textJoin industry experts Sarah Kim, President of eReuse Services, and Dan Leif, Editorial Director at Resource Recycling, as they unveil th...
10. Sustainable Business Financing: Empowering SMEs to Go Green
02 Aug 2023
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Send us a textExplore sustainable success in business on this episode of "The Circular Future" podcast. Stephanie McLarty, sustainability ex...
9. From Security to Sustainability: Exploring the Importance of Data Erasure for End-of-Use IT Assets with Lorri Goddard
30 Jun 2023
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Send us a textWelcome to another episode of "The Circular Future". In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of data destruction and ...
8. Building a Circular Economy Hub: How Daniels is Reimagining Condo Living with Circular Economy Hubs with Meghan Wilson
08 Jun 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, we chat with Meghan Wilson from Daniels, who introduces the innovative "Circular Economy Hub" in new building...
7. Actioning sustainability targets throughout an organization with Marie-Hélène Labrie
16 May 2023
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Send us a textWelcome to another episode of The Circular Future podcast. In this episode, we dive into the challenges of turning ambitious sustainabil...
6. Carbon Credits Demystified: How businesses can navigate the Wild West with Jordan Lypchuk
04 May 2023
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Send us a textWelcome to The Circular Future podcast, where we explore the world of sustainability and its impact on businesses. In this episode, we d...
5. How the startup ecosystem will shape the Circular Economy with Erin Andrews
17 Mar 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Stephanie is joined by Erin Andrews, founder of Impact Zero, a non-profit organization based in Toronto that empowers p...
4. Shifting to “as-a-service” business model to help the circular economy with Yann Toutant
03 Mar 2023
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Send us a textJoin host Stephanie McLarty, Head of Sustainability at Quantum Lifecycle Partners, in this episode as she explores the benefits and chal...
3. Understanding transportation emissions by mode with Rafiq Dhanji
17 Feb 2023
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Send us a textUnderstanding transportation emissions by mode explores the carbon impact of different transportation modes and how it contributes to Ca...
2. The virtues of reuse vs recycling with Clayton Miller and Mark Cooper
30 Jan 2023
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Send us a textOn this episode, Stephanie McLarty speaks with Clayton Miller (Vice President of Recycling at Quantum) and Mark Cooper (Vice President o...
1. Discussing trends in the e-waste industry with Gary Diamond
06 Jan 2023
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Send us a textWelcome to The Circular Future podcast. In this episode, Stephanie McClarty, head of sustainability at Quantum Lifecycle Partners, inte...
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05 Dec 2022
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