Anthesis Group: Recent Episodes
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In this episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Debbie Hitchen is joined by guests Afsaneh Nabifar of BASF and Maria Holopainen of Stora Enso to explore the circular economy in the packaging sector with a focus on the innovative “Compostable by Design Platform.” The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities in making compostable...
In this JUST IN episode of our Activating Sustainability series, our host Nita P. Woods is joined by Associate Director Karine Kicak, Senior Consultant Natalie Hojell, and Principal Consultant Jackie Flemming, to discuss the emerging topics and key takeaways from Circularity24
Celebrating International Womens Day on Friday 8th March, this Activating Sustainability episode hosted by Nita P. Woods interviews four female Anthesians from across the globe about their sustainability career journeys, and female role models they look up to.
In this Wise Women in Waste episode, our hosts Claudia Amos and Debbie Hitchen are joined by Lisa Neuberger Fernandez, Global Head of Sustainability and Ecosystems at 374Water. This episode explores why PFAS and so called ‘forever chemicals’ is an significant issue in the US and Europe and they discuss the inspiration for Lisa’s co-authored book, ‘Rebalance: How Women Lead, Parent, Partner...and Thrive’.
In this Wise Women in Waste episode, our hosts Claudia Amos and Debbie Hitchen are joined by Berta Mota Gasso and Sophie Lees-Millais from Anthesis. This discussion explored the links between packaging and Scope 3 in our day-to-day work with a Net Zero focus.
In this episode on Wise Women in Waste, our hosts Claudia Amos and Debbie Hitchen are joined by Jessica Onyshko and Pearl Németh from the Global Sustainable Production & Consumption team at Anthesis. The discussion explores the new EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) which aims to make sustainable products the norm by increasing durability, reusability, repairability, recyclability and energy efficiency.
In this episode on Wise Women in Waste, our hosts Claudia Amos and Debbie Hitchen are joined by Jessica Onyshko and Pearl Németh from the Global Sustainable Production & Consumption team at Anthesis. The discussion explores the new EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) which aims to make sustainable products the norm by increasing […]
In this episode of Wise Women in Waste, hosts Claudia Amos and Debbie Hitchen are joined by Aisyah Suwandi and Juline Lew, research analysts from The Circulate Initiative. This discussion focuses on South and Southeast Asia’s plastic recycling supply chains, including the current working conditions, how it impacts women and the need for responsible sourcing […]
In this episode of Wise Women in Waste, host Claudia Amos is joined by Kristyn Oldendorf from the North American Anthesis team. In Europe, the waste sector is very heavily regulated with major interventions in the waste management systems, but in past, the US has taken a more market-based approach. This discussion explores how this […]
This episode explores what sustainable finance is for investors, brands and corporates and how it fits with the circular economy.
In the fourteenth episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, Debbie Hitchen and Claudia Amos are joined by Alessandra Pistoia, Senior Program Manager of Zero Waste and Circularity at Microsoft, and Anna Brockhaus, Consultant at Anthesis. This episode explores the stretch wrap alternative report Anthesis, Microsoft and 10 other companies collaborated on to […]
In the thirteen episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, our podcast hosts are joined by Gwen Frost, Head of Innovation & Sustainability at Bristol Waste Company. This episode explores waste prevention, community engagement and alternative recycling services. Discussion highlights include: How to deploy effective community engagement tactics to change recycling habits How […]
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Debbie and Claudia are joined by a panel of women from across Anthesis to discuss their journey to working within sustainability, current industry trends and what it is like to be a woman working within the circular economy and waste industry. Discussion highlights include: Finding out what a day in […]
In the twelfth episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, Claudia is joined by Ellen Martin, Chief Impact Officer at Circulate Capital. This episode explores how unlocking investment is driving change in the waste sector. Discussion highlights include: Changes to investing in the waste sector and how to enable future investments to create […]
In the eleventh episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, our podcast hosts are joined by Jane Bevis, Executive Chair and Director of On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL). This episode looks at recycling labelling systems and their role in driving consumer behaviour change. Discussion highlights include: Insights into consumer recycling behaviours and the current […]
For this special episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, our hosts are joined by a panel of Anthesis experts to discuss what the outcomes of COP26 mean for the circular economy and sustainable production and consumption globally. The panel includes: Susan Harris, Technical Director for the Circular Economy Berta Mota, Plastic Circularity and […]
In the ninth episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, our hosts are joined by Nira Johri, Director of Global Diversity and Sustainability at Rich Products Corporation. The episode looks at Nira’s career path, perspectives on sustainable packaging strategies and the connection between sustainability and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Discussion highlights include: How changes in customer demand and awareness around packaging are shaping new strategies How businesses […]
In the eighth episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, our podcast hosts are joined by Lisa Grice, Executive Director at Anthesis, based in North America. This episode looks at Lisa’s perspective on sustainable product design, with a focus on circularity and new business solutions, based on her impressive career in energy and […]
In the eighth episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, our podcast hosts are joined by Lisa Grice, Executive Director at Anthesis, based in North America. This episode looks at Lisa’s perspective on sustainable product design, with a focus on circularity and new business solutions, based on her impressive career in energy and […]
In the seventh episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, our podcast hosts are joined by Jayanthi Rangarajan, Chief Product Officer of Synova Tech. The episode looks at Jayanthi’s background in engineering and her perspective on technology that can support us to achieve circularity in plastic packaging. Discussion highlights include: How plastics conversion […]
In the sixth episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, our podcast hosts are joined by Emma Hampsey, Consultant in Anthesis’ Sustainable Production and Consumption team. This episode will explore Emma’s early career development at Anthesis, her background in marine biology and the work she has been involved with in circular economy. Discussion […]
Joined by Emma Hampsey, Consultant in Anthesis’ Sustainable Production and Consumption team, this episode explores Emma’s early career development at Anthesis, and the work she has been involved with in circular economy.
In the fifth episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, our podcast hosts are joined by Councillor Donna Stimson of The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. The episode looks at Donna’s background in sustainability and her perspective on waste and resource efficiency as a councillor for a local community.
In the fourth episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, our podcast hosts are joined by, Floor Uitterhoeve, Global Sustainability Manager at McDonald’s, based in the Netherlands. This episode will look back on Floor’s background in environmental politics and how that set a foundation for her career journey in the food and beverage […]
Our hosts, Debbie Hitchen and Claudia Amos are joined by Susan Harris, Technical Director for Circular Economy at Anthesis Group. This episode will delve into Susan’s international career journey in the sustainability industry and her insights into the circular economy across different sectors from a global perspective.
In the second episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, our podcast hosts are joined by Simone Aplin, Technical Director for Circularity, Waste data and Waste Crime at Anthesis, for a look back over her 20-year career and forwards to opportunities for the resource and waste management sector during the decisive decade.
In the first episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, we hear from Claudia Amos and Debbie Hitchen as they share their experiences within the waste, resources and recycling industry.