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The Restart Project PodcastRestart Radio: London gets a new Fixing Factory and repair vouchersSpring has sprung in London and so have new repair initiatives! We sat down with Shelini and Fiona to have a chat about two exciting projects that have just kicked off in the capital.
Another high street gets treated to a Fixing Factory
First, Shelini told us about the launch of the brand new Hackney Fixing Factory that happened in April. As we waved goodbye to the historic Hackney Fixers group, a more permanent space has taken root right off the high street. Friends and project partners joined us to cut the ribbon and celebrate...
2025-05-2828 min
Unicorny99. Consumer Behaviour: we don't think the way we think we thinkIn this episode of The Unicorny Marketing Show, Dom talks to Tas Tasgal, Keynote speaker, author and trainer about the intricacies of human behaviour in marketing.Tas challenges common perceptions in marketing, emphasising that decision-making is often unconscious and influenced by emotions rather than rational thought. Key points:Traditional market research often fails to capture true consumer motivationsThe role of emotions in decision-makingEngaging narratives can significantly enhance brand communicationListen in to rethink conventional strategies and explore deeper emotional connections with your audience.Competition time!đFor a chance to...
2024-11-1243 min
The Beyond Waste PodcastCEweek2024 Special: Going Full Circle for Circular Value ChainsJoin host Lee Marshall (CIWM) for this insightful episode, produced as part of ReLondon's Circular Economy Week (#CEweek2024). This time, we dive into the concept of circular value chains with an expert panel featuring Dr. David Greenfield (CIWM/CEI/etsaW), Maya de Souza (Circular Economy & Policy Expert), and Bert van Son (Founder of MUD Jeans).
Together, they explore how to define a value chain and examine the critical roles organisations play in making these chains truly circular. The conversation delves into smarter strategies for reducing waste, keeping materials in the system longer, and reaping the economic benefits...
2024-10-0451 min
The circular economy playbookThe circular economy playbook, episode 21: Unlocking the huge economic potential for recommerce businesses with Visa and Barclaycard PaymentsIn this episode, Ali and Graeme interview guests Alessandro Figueroa, head of SMB business for commercial solutions at Visa Europe and Linda Weston, managing director, head of commercial issuing at Barclaycard Payments about the vast economic opportunities for circular ârecommerceâ business models.They discuss both Visa's and Barclaycardâs research measuring the significant and ever growing contribution of recommerce businesses â such as resale, reuse, repair and rental businesses â to the economy; and how businesses are already measuring the fiscal benefits of switching to recommerce revenue streams to meet consumer demand.They also outline the role th...
2024-03-1136 min
KestÀvyysmuutosKausi 3 / Jakso 5: Maapallon tila kriittinen. EU:n pÀÀstöt kÀÀntyivÀt laskuun 2022. Eurooppalaisnuorilta tukea ilmastotoimille. MetsÀkato etenee. Lontoon kiertotalousviikko. Rakennusalan tiekartta.TÀssÀ jaksossa Leo ja Kirsi keskustelevat nÀistÀ kestÀvyysmuutoksen kannalta kiinnostavista ja ajankohtaisista teemoista:
1) Maapallon tila huonoin ihmisen historiassa
Guardian 24.10.2023: Earthâs âvital signsâ worse than at any time in human history, scientists warn
2) EU:n kasvihuonekaasupÀÀstöt vÀhenivÀt viime vuonna, mutta ilmastotoimia on nopeutettava
EEA 24.10.2023: EUâs greenhouse gas emissions dropped last year, but accelerated efforts still needed to meet ambitious 2030 targets
3) Eurooppalaiset nuoret ovat ilahduttavan valmiita toimimaan ilmaston eteen
Guardian 25.10.2023: Young Europeans more lik...
2023-10-2936 min
Engineering ReimaginedCircular economy: a future by design not disasterThe circular economy can be a significant enabler of a sustainable future through shifting away from our traditional linear approach of âtake, make, disposeâ to a circular one of âdesign out, retain, regenerateâ. Aureconâs Jodie Bricout, talks to the CEO of ReLondon, Wayne Hubbard, and the Co-Founder and Managing Director of XFrame, Carsten Dethlefsen, about what they are doing to accelerate the adoption of a circular economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-10-1021 min
Hospitality Meets... with Phil Street#153 - Hospitality Meets Chantelle Nicholson - Becoming a Regenerative RestaurateurI've wanted to get todays guest on the show for ages and her story does not disappoint. A huge hospitality meets welcome went to Chantelle Nicholson, Chef owner of the Michelin Green Starred Apricity in London and all round force for good in hospitality.We cover:-ApricityStudying lawFateThe joy of naivetyLondonMoving to operationsThe deep endSelf ReflectionStarting a businessAdapting to changing businessLooking after yourselfSustaining v RegeneratingFollowing what you stand forAnd so much more. Chantelle is a leading light in the quest to do business better but more than that, there's a great story...
2023-08-2353 min
The circular economy playbookThe circular economy playbook, episode 20: Giving new life to textile waste with Nish ParekhIn this episode, Ali and Rachel interview guest Nish Parkekh, co-founder of KAPDAA â The Offcut Company. KAPDAA creates unique, sustainable products from the beautiful offcuts and excess materials generated by fashion and interior designers, textile weavers and mills.Ali and Nish discuss how KAPDAA navigates the technical challenges of fibre-to-fibre processing, why the brand is diversifying into other parts of the supply chain to collect post-consumer waste, and why it's crucial that we develop the infrastructure and technology required to deal with our end-of-life textile processing here in the UK.Resources mentioned throughout th...
2023-06-2233 min
The Circular Economy Show PodcastHow is London developing a circular economy for buildings?One of the biggest challenges facing London is the need to provide housing and infrastructure for the city's residents and workers. To deal with increasing demand, we need our buildings to be designed with the circular economy at their heart.In this episode weâll hear from Andrea Charlson, ReLondon's former Commercial Manager and Built Environment Lead, and Meanwhile Spaceâs Executive Director, Eddie Bridgeman, about how they are putting a circular economy approach into action.-Useful linksLearn more about Meanwhile SpaceVisit ReLondonâs websiteFind...
2023-06-2015 min
The Circular Economy Show PodcastHow does ReLondon engage Londoners with the circular economy?Wayne Hubbard, CEO of ReLondon, is on a mission to help Londoners revolutionise their relationship with stuff. His organisation, which is a partnership of the Mayor of London and the London boroughs, is designed to transform the city into a leading low carbon circular economy, and to improve its waste and resource management.In this episode weâll hear from Wayne and his colleague Ali Moore, ReLondonâs Head of Communications and Behaviour Change, about some of the initiatives theyâve taken to help Londoners engage in a circular economy.Find out more about the Ellen...
2023-06-1322 minThe circular economy playbookThe circular economy playbook, episode 19: Growing the circular economy workforce with Sarah Mukherjee MBEIn this episode, Ali and Wayne interview Sarah Mukherjee MBE, CEO of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment, known more simply as IEMA. IEMA is a global membership body for sustainability professionals, helping connect business and individuals across multiple industries, sectors and borders to make the world greener. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-3036 minThe circular economy playbookThe circular economy playbook, episode 18: Mending our economy through repair with Make Mee Studio, ReVivo and Manchester Bike KitchenIn this episode for Repair Week 2023, Ali and Rebecca interview three special guests championing the repair movement in different ways: Jaime Greenly from Make Mee Studio; Tandi Tuakli from ReVivo, the reuse and repair arm of footwear brand VivoBarefoot; and Andy Hilton from Manchester Bike Kitchen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-1537 minThe circular economy playbookThe circular economy playbook, episode 17: Reclaiming luxury's social impact with Marie Cudennec CarlisleIn this episode, Ali and Sarah chat with Marie Cudennec Carlisle, CEO and co-founder of social enterprise Goldfinger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-1027 minThe circular economy playbookThe circular economy playbook, episode 16: Breaking the cycle of exclusivity with Philip DobsonIn this episode, Ali and Antony chat with Philip Dobson, founder of social enterprise upCYCLE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-2422 minThe circular economy playbookThe circular economy playbook, episode 15: Sustaining steel reuse with Roy FishwickIn this episode Ali and Andrea speak to Roy Fishwick, managing director of Cleveland Steel & Tubes Ltd. Having worked in construction for over 30 years, Roy has been at the forefront of championing for a sustainable and transformational shift in the industry, from innovation and problem solving, to legislative change. Ali and Roy discuss the challenges of sourcing reuse material and the barriers to normalising its reuse in the built environment, and how the UK is leading the way in creating circular economy practice across the construction sector, narrowing the gap between assumption and acceptance of reclaimed materials.
2022-11-0227 min
Funny Old WorldWASTE. Talking rubbishA snapshot of our expert guests Dyson Chee is a youth activist living on the Hawaiian Island of Oʻahu. In 2018, Dyson founded Project O.C.E.A.N. Hawaii to take on single-use plastics, and since 2019 he has been serving as a director for the Hawaiʻi Youth Climate Coalition, a youth-led, community advocacy organisation dedicated to fighting for climate justice. Antony Buchan is from ReLondon where the team is on a mission is to revolutionise our relationship with stuff and make London a global leader in sustainable ways to live, work and prosper, helping the city waste less an...
2022-10-3131 min
The Circular Economy Show PodcastCircular economy innovation: The roles of investors, corporates and citiesAcross this mini series on the podcast, weâve been exploring the potential of a circular economy that is regenerative by design and discussed examples of where it is already happening today.In this episode, we dig into what will be needed to make that happen. Featuring perspectives from a large business, city policymakers and investors - but also successful circular economy startups - we aim to challenge the perception that this is only about activating more money and explore the wider shift that is needed to really make the economics work.Guests include; Safia Qu...
2022-05-1739 minThe circular economy playbookThe circular economy playbook, episode 14: Bringing the refill store to your door with Ella ShoneIn this episode Ali and Jean speak to Ella Shone, founder of plastic-free grocery shopping and refill service Topup Truck. Ali and Ella discuss how the idea for Topup Truck came about, the challenges starting a pandemic business and how businesses like Topup Truck can revolutionise the way consumers shop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-0630 minThe circular economy playbookThe circular economy playbook, episode 13: Tackling the takeaway problem with Safia QureshiIn this episode Ali and Lamia speak to Safia Qureshi, founder of returnable takeaway packaging service CLUBZERĂ. Ali and Safia discuss how CLUBZERĂ was conceived and how the business is revolutionising the takeaway food industry by making circularity easy for consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-1436 minThe circular economy playbookThe circular economy playbook, episode 12: When clothing and brands are built to last â Duncan MoneyIn this episode Ali and Hannah speak to Duncan Money, Head of Social and Environmental Impact at the cycling apparel and lifestyle brand Rapha. Ali and Duncan discuss what Rapha is already doing to make their business more sustainable and circular, and where the company hopes to go in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-2735 minThe circular economy playbookThe circular economy playbook, episode 11: Tackling consumption-based emissions using the circular economyIn this episode, Wayne and Ali talk to author and renegade economist Kate Raworth, and Joss Bleriot, Executive Lead at Ellen MacArthur Foundation about how the circular economy can tackle consumption-based emissions and the role of cities in addressing climate change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-08-0944 min
In the Loop with Oxwash#10 Hannah Carter - Changing the way we think about fashion.Love Not Landfill is a non-profit campaign, run by ReLondon, to encourage fast fashion fans to buy second-hand, swap, recycle and give to charity. Their aim is to encourage 16-24-year-old Londoners to never throw an unwanted item of clothing in the bin.
2021-06-1529 minThe circular economy playbookThe circular economy playbook, episode 10: How London councils are embracing the circular economyIn this episode, Wayne and Ali talk to Kate Hand, Head of Climate Change at London Councils, about consumption-based emissions, the circular economy and local government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-0136 minThe circular economy playbookThe circular economy playbook, episode 9: Fairphoneâs journey to a circular economyWayne and Ali talk to Miquel who is the product development lead at Fairphone, the worldâs most sustainable mobile phone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-0136 minThe circular economy playbookThe circular economy playbook, episode 8: Circular economy and food waste â Chantelle NicholsonIn this episode we stay on the theme of food waste, talking to food sustainability expert and award-winning chef and author Chantelle Nicholson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-0130 minThe circular economy playbookThe circular economy playbook, episode 7: Circular economy and food waste â WinnowThe episode touches on: The scale of the food waste issue in London; Winnowâs revolutionary technology; the link between food waste and climate change; why tackling it increases profitability for businesses and how cities play a part in food waste reduction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-0127 minThe circular economy playbookThe circular economy playbook, episode 6: Circular economy and the revolution of repairIn this episode Wayne and Ali take a deep dive into repair as a revolutionary act and contextualise repair within the circular economy business model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-011h 14The circular economy playbookThe circular economy playbook, episode 5: A review of our food system with Dr Liz Goodwin and Carolyn SteelIn this episode we take a wide-lens view of our current food system with the aim of identifying where the shortfalls currently lie in the system and where some of the biggest opportunities for environmental and economic interventions are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-011h 10The circular economy playbookThe circular economy playbook, episode 4: Making recycling work in flatsCircular economy and recycling The ultimate goal of the circular economy is to redesign our current system so that the products we make can be used again and again. In a circular economy system, recycling is the last resort but an important one for ensuring that valuable resources can be recaptured in the most efficient way. The latest research from our Resource London team shares insights on designing effective systems that better recapture resources from flats. People who live in flats recycle much less than those who live in houses. So, it is increasingly important to design effective resource management...
2021-03-0149 minThe circular economy playbookThe circular economy playbook, episode 3: Circular economy and the built environmentIn this episode, we discuss some of these opportunities and try to answer the question should we retain or rebuild? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-0130 minThe circular economy playbookThe circular economy playbook, episode 2: Circular economy and sustainable fashionWhat are the circular economy business models driving the transition to a sustainable fashion industry? In this episode we discuss some of these models and speak to some of the great businesses in London putting them into practice and contributing to the cityâs transition to a low carbon economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-0145 minThe circular economy playbookThe circular economy playbook, episode 1: What is the circular economy?Welcome to the first official episode of The Circular Economy Playbook! Delve into this first episode to find out what the circular economy is and to discover the five main circular economy business models. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, "a circular economy seeks to rebuild capital, whether this is financial, manufactured, human, social or natural. This ensures enhanced flows of goods and services." The butterfly diagram mentioned in this episode illustrates the continuous flow of technical and biological materials through the âvalue circleâ, and outlines the three key principles of the circular economy. The video below explains succinctly expl...
2021-03-0132 minThe circular economy playbookThe circular economy playbook, episode 0: WelcomeA podcast about transitioning to the circular economy brought to you by the London Waste and Recycling Board, sharing real world stories on circular matters that are re-shaping London and the world. This is the podcast for decision makers (and shakers) in business and the public sector. For anyone looking to future proof their organisations by implementing circular practices and business models. It is the one stop shop for insights on circularity. From people whoâve been there, done it and have some lessons to share.Discover what we have in-store for you in the coming months in...
2021-03-0110 min