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 - Circular ski wear with Cirkel Supply
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33:49What if you could arrive at your ski chalet and find premium ski wear waiting for you, no suitcase, no hassle, and a lot less waste? In this episode of HappyPorch Radio, hosts Barry O’Kane and Tandi Tuakli talk with Anna Smoothy and Anders Bergenstrand, co-founders of Cirkel Supply, a Swiss startup rethinking ski holidays with circular rental. Cirk…
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Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - Advanced Clothing Solutions with Andrew Rough
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36:14What does it take to run a business that keeps millions of garments in circulation every year? And why should rental, resale, and repair be part of every fashion brand’s strategy? In this episode of HappyPorch Radio, we’re joined by Andrew Rough, CEO of Advanced Clothing Solutions (ACS), Europe’s largest provider of circular fashion fulfillment. Fr…
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Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - the challenges of white goods rental with Valentin Lheureux
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31:26What does it take to bring rental models into the world of large household appliances (white goods) and why might this be a key step in scaling the circular economy? In this episode of HappyPorch Radio, we’re joined by Valentin Lheureux, COO of HomeCycle, a French startup pioneering rental for washing machines, dryers, fridges, and other essential …
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Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - Mid-Season Reflections: Technology, Rental Models and the Circular Economy
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34:48What have we learned so far this season about the realities of rental and product-as-a-service models, and where does technology really make the difference? In this special mid-season reflection of HappyPorch Radio, hosts Barry O’Kane, Jo Weston and Tandi Tuakli look back at the conversations so far, drawing out the common themes, challenges and op…
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Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - Firmhouse’s recurring commerce platform with Bob Jansen
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35:49How to Build Circular Commerce Infrastructure with Bob Jansen What makes a rental or product-as-a-service (PaaS) business model work, and what role does technology really play in making that happen? In this episode of HappyPorch Radio, we’re joined by Bob Jansen, founder of Firmhouse, a recurring commerce platform enabling subscription, rental and …
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Renting vs as-a-service with Patrick Hypscher
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30:29How Tech Enables Circular Innovation – with Patrick Hypscher What does it really take to build circular business models — and how can technology accelerate that transformation? In this episode of HappyPorch Radio, we’re joined by Patrick Hypscher, a circular business strategist, advisor, and the voice behind Circularity.fm. Patrick brings unique in…
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Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - everything but the baby with Katie Hanton-Parr
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36:29Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast! In this episode our hosts Barry O’Kane and Tandi Tuakli are joined by Katie Hanton-Parr, the visionary founder of Baboodle - a circular rental platform specifically designed for baby equipment. Katie’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and innovation—born out of her own…
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Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - Product-as-a-Service with Yann Toutant
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35:43Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast! In this episode our hosts Barry O’Kane and Jo Weston are joined by Yann Toutant, CEO and Co-founder of Black Winch who are the world's exclusive authority in Product-As-A-Service (PaaS) solutions. At the beginning of the conversation Yann explains Black Winch’s work and how …
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Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - Building Circular Commerce in Shopify with Ryan Atkins
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37:17Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast! In this episode our hosts Barry O’Kane and Tandi Tuakli are joined by Ryan Atkins, the co-founder and CEO of Supercycle - a circular commerce platform that enables rental and resale natively in Shopify. Ryan explains that scaling circular business models depends on overcomin…
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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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