The Circular Economy technology podcast that explores how technology can enable the transition to a circular economy. As we face major global issues such as climate change, waste crises, and biodiversity loss, it's clear that the traditional linear economy needs to change. We must transform how we manage resources, make and use products, and deal with materials at the end of their life. A circular economy offers part of the solution, and technology can help make it a reality. Join the podcas ...
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As a leader, how do you know if the mainstream management advice you consume is reliable? And if everyone follows the same opinion, how do you avoid mediocracy? In this show Mark Poppenborg dissects mainstream publications on management, organisational change and work as a whole. Train your critical thinking, get practical inspiration and benefit from an unconventional and highly successful perspective on leadership and organisational design. Mark is the founder and creative force behind int ...
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Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - A view from academia with Dr Lucy Wishart
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34:49Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast! Our hosts are joined by Lucy Wishart, lecturer in Circular Economy and Sustainable Transformations at the University of Edinburgh. In this episode they explore how rental models fit into academic, practical, and social aspects of circularity. From the idea of “consumption wo…
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Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - Leasing and Circularity with Leah Pollen
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32:44Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast! In this episode, our hosts Tandi Tuakli and Barry O’Kane had a fascinating conversation with Leah Pollen, a specialist in profitability and circular strategies within the used electronics market, particularly mobile devices. Leah shares deep insights into how the mobile phon…
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Special episode: Navigating Tariff Changes: A Circular Economy Perspective
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32:32Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast! In this special episode our host Barry O’Kane is joined by Charlotte Morley, CEO of thelittleloop, and Ryan Atkins, CEO of Supercycle, to discuss the ripple effects of - ongoing and very fluid - changes to US tariffs and De Minimis import rules on the circular economy in the…
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Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - Insights from Danai Osmond
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32:39Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast! In our first episode of the new season, we sit down with Danai Osmond, founder of Refulfil, a rental commerce and operations consultancy. Danai shares his unique journey—from serving as an army officer to working as a data analyst at Bloomberg, and then joining the net-zero …
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Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast! We are back with a very exciting new season where our host Barry O’Kane will be joined by two new co-hosts, each bringing unique perspectives and expertise. Jo Weston is a brand builder helping sustainable and circular businesses. Tandi Tuakli is working in fashion and techn…
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From Linear to Circular: Scotland’s New Path
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39:54Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio! We are delighted to share our special episode which is part of Podcasthon - the world’s largest podcast charity initiative that brings together podcasters in over 45 countries and over 1650 podcasts to raise awareness globally for charitable causes. Each participating podcast is dedicating an episode to a cause tha…
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Circular Tech in Fashion Re-commerce | E3: Redefining Fashion's Future
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40:51Welcome to the highly anticipated finale of our mini-series on Happy Porch Radio - "Exploring Circular Tech: Re-commerce in Fashion." In this compelling Episode 3, your hosts Barry O'Kane and Emily Swaddle, alongside a stellar line-up of guests, continue their exploration into the dynamic world of fashion re-commerce. Get ready to dive deep into th…
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Circular Tech in Fashion Re-commerce | E2: Redefining Fashion's Future
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48:20Welcome to the second episode of our intriguing mini-series on HappyPorch Radio-"Exploring Circular Tech: Re-commerce in Fashion". Your hosts, Barry O'Kane and Emily Swaddle, navigate the fascinating realms of re-commerce in the fashion industry alongside esteemed guests Joe Metcalfe from Thrift+, Jessica Potter from Used and Loved, and Wilson Grif…
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Circular Tech in Fashion Re-commerce | E1: Behind the Threads
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49:59Behind the Threads: The Interplay of Tech and Circularity in Fashion Re-commerce Welcome to the first episode of a brand-new mini-series on HappyPorch Radio-"Exploring Circular Tech: Re-commerce in Fashion". We delve deep into the transformative effect of re-commerce within the fashion industry, focusing on the role of software and technology, the …
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Exploring Circular Tech: Re-commerce in Fashion: Trailer
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2:39We are back with a special season of HappyPorch Radio! Our hosts Barry O’Kane and Emily Swaddle are back and excited to take a deep dive into the role of technology in the dynamic realm of fashion re-commerce. What can you expect from this upcoming 3 episodes special? The role of technology in shaping the second-hand marketplace Unique challenges a…
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S7E17: Circular Insights: Season 7's Journey through Sustainability with Barry O’Kane and Emily Swaddle
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45:02Welcome to our final, Wrap-Up episode of Season 7! In this episode, we reflect on all the fascinating conversations we’ve had in season 7. We have spoken to a range of consultants, experts, trainers and advisors who help others transition to circular economy practices. We express our gratitude for the diverse and inspiring guests who have shared th…
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S7E16: From Research to Action: Dr. Lynn Wilson's Circular Design Synergy
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41:45Welcome to episode 16 of HappyPorch Radio! In this, final episode of Season 7 we have a fascinating conversation with Dr.Lynn Wilson, an expert in circular fashion and sustainable design and CEO at Circular Design Synergy (Circular DS). Dr. Lynn talks about the importance of shifting from linear models to circular ones, emphasising that true sustai…
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S7E15: Revolutionising the Circular Paradigm with Nellie Cohen from Anthesis
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38:38Welcome back to HappyPorch radio and our newest episode! In episode 15 we engage in a captivating discussion with Nellie Cohen, the Director of Circular Business Models at Anthesis Group, a leading global sustainability advisory firm and certified B Corp. Nellie talks about the shift in circularity over the past decade, from merely suggesting the i…
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S7E14: Navigating Post-Growth Strategies with Cécile van Oppen from Copper8
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35:43Welcome to another episode of HappyPorch Radio! In episode 14 our hosts engage in a very insightful conversation with Cécile van Oppen, who is the Co-Founder of Copper8, a consultancy that helps build the circular economy. The conversation explores the shift from circularity as a niche topic to a mainstream strategic focus, as well as the emergence…
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S7E13: Driving Circular Economy Transformation with Christian van Maaren and Anne Rademaker
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41:19Welcome back to a new episode of Season 7! In this episode we interview incredible guests Christian van Maaren, founder and CEO of the Excess Materials Exchange and Anne Rademaker, an independent adviser and consultant in the Circular Economy space. We continue the theme of zooming out to gain a higher perspective on the transition to a Circular Ec…
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S7E12: Exploring the Servitization Journey with Iain McKechnie from Advanced Services Group
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41:57Welcome back to our new episode of Season 7! In episode 12 we interview Iain McKechnie, the Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Advanced Services Group within Aston Business School. The discussion centres around the concepts of Servitization and Advanced Services and their connection to the Circular Economy. Iain describes servitization as a …
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S7E11: Embracing the Circular Mindset with Ivonne Bojoh from Circle Economy
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45:03Welcome back to a new episode of HappyPorch Radio! Episode 11 features an outstanding interview with Ivonne Bojoh, the COO and Digital Director of the Circle Economy Foundation in Amsterdam. The Foundation's mission is to double global circularity to approximately 17% by 2032 to combat climate breakdown. Ivonne joined Circle Economy and developed a…
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