Why are we still demolishing buildings when we can design for deconstruction? In this episode, Arup structural engineer Grace Di Benedetto explains that we need to change our mindset and recognise buildings as valuable sources of materials rather than rubble.
Together, we discuss material passports and the structural engineering opportunities offered by the ... Show More
Jul 14
Driving circularity: shared infrastructure for scalable change
Individual pilots are great, but they don't scale themselves. So, how do you shift an entire system to move an unmovable market? This week on the Circular Economy Show, Lou and Fin explore the critical foundation of shared infrastructure. Whether it’s launching scalable refill co ... Show More
11 m
Jun 30
How does business benefit from regenerative practices?
In this episode of the Circular Economy Show, Pippa speaks with JJ Freijo, Chief Sustainability and Product Innovation Officer at Brambles. JJ explains how the company rents, rather than sells, pallets, crates and containers, creating a continuous loop of reuse across global supp ... Show More
20m 46s
Jun 2025
The Promises, Pitfalls, and Trade-offs of the Circular Economy
Most businesses are built on a linear model: take, make, and discard. But that norm is reaching its limits, and leaders are under pressure to find smarter, more sustainable ways to operate. Weslynne Ashton is a systems scientist and professor at the Illinois Institute of Technolo ... Show More
20m 36s
Jan 2025
Special episode: Future Cities: How can we make buildings better
<p>As part of a special two-week series featuring highlights from Julius Baer’s recent Beyond Markets podcasts, today's show features a clip from a conversation where Carsten Menke, Head of Next Generation Research at Julius Baer, talks to host Emily Rookwood about the surprising ... Show More
11m 46s
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