What is the circular economy? Is it just recycling? What do we have to do differently? What does it mean for the workplace? Will it cost more? Why do we have to do things differently? How can we get started? What are some simple examples I can use to start meaningful conversations in my organization?

So many questions, for which we have some straightforward answers and inspiring examples of what can be achieved. There's no time to lose - we have to start thinking differently and acting differently, to save our planet.

Here's a quick overview of the discussion points in this episode:

• What is the circular economy? (01:46)
• This is a gift for implementing agile / hybrid working (07:46)
• 'As a service' examples -copiers, coffee, furniture, lighting (15:49)
• What this could mean for workplace design (23:20)

Mentions:

• Circular Economy Club
• Lisa’s book – 'Work better. Save the planet'
• IFMA partner training course
• Circular Economy Institute courses
• Mycelium insulation product

AWA Host: Karen Plum

Guests:

• Dr David Greenfield, MD SOcial, ENvironmental & EConomic Solutions (SOENECS) Ltd and RAEng Visiting Professor of Circular Economy, University of Brighton
• Lisa Whited, Senior Associate, AWA
• Celeste Tell, Senior Associate, AWA

AWA Guest details

CONTACTS & WEBSITE details:

AWA contact: Andrew Mawson

AWA Institute contact: Brad Taylor

Music: Licensed by Soundstripe – Lone Canyon

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