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🔄 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬: 𝐀 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐖𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞 The latest Circularity.fm episode features Pamela Ong from E.ON Group Innovation, who highlights a growing issue: 🚨 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲. While solar power is a key solution to decarbonization, we need to ensure that its entire lifecycle remains sustainable—from production to recycling. 📌 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: ♻️ 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐚𝐩 – Current recycling targets (like the EU’s 80% solar panel recovery) are not designed for high-value material recovery. 🔧 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 – Panels are built to last, but their encapsulation makes material recovery difficult—we need better designs! 📊 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 & 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭  – Circularity needs policy incentives and digital material documentation to scale. 🚀 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 – A game-changer? Singaporean researchers repurpose PV silicon for EV battery production! Pamela’s insights offer an accurate roadmap for making solar truly circular—by aligning policy, business, and innovation. 🎧 Listen to the 7-minute episode here: https://lnkd.in/dTwPeH_5 #SolarCircularity #RenewableEnergy #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #CleanTech #CircularityFM Patrick Hypscher

🔄 How an Old Military Barracks Became a Model for Circular Construction In the latest Circularity.fm episode, Matthias A. Heinrich from EPEA GmbH – Part of Drees & Sommer shares insights from a pioneering urban mining project: 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭. 📌 Key learnings from the project: ♻️ Reusing instead of Demolishing – Materials from the old site are recovered and repurposed, reducing waste and resource consumption. 🏗️ Design for Circularity – New buildings in the district are constructed for future disassembly, ensuring long-term material recovery. 💻 Data is Key – The construction industry needs digital material documentation to scale circularity, but many projects are still managed on paper. This project is a real-world example of Urban Mining—a step towards making cities more resource-efficient and future-proof. 🎧 Listen to the episode here (7 min): https://lnkd.in/dTwPeH_5 #UrbanMining #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ConstructionInnovation #CircularityFM

🚀 Circularity Has a People Problem—And That’s a Business Opportunity Why do so many circular initiatives fail? Serena Bonomi breaks it down in this week’s Best of CIRCULAZE Summit episode on Circularity.fm by Patrick Hypscher 🔍 The attitude-behavior gap—People SAY they want sustainable products, but don’t buy them. ⚡ The KPI misalignment—Employees aren’t incentivized to push circularity. 💡 The demand creation gap—Circularity needs better marketing & desirability. "𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦." Serena challenges businesses to go beyond product innovation and rethink systems, incentives, and customer engagement. 🎧 Listen now (7 min!): https://lnkd.in/dTwPeH_5 Join the conversation & stay tuned for next week’s guest, Matthias A. Heinrich from Drees & Sommer! #CIRCULAZE #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #CircularityFM #BusinessInnovation

🔄 From sustainability to strategy: Why circularity is a business model, not just a trend. This week, in our Best of CIRCULAZE Summit episode of Patrick Hypschers Podcast Circularity.fm, Carl-Luis Rieger from WEPA shares how family businesses can profitably integrate circularity. "𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞—𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬."  (𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘭-𝘓𝘶𝘪𝘴 𝘙𝘪𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘳) In just 7 minutes, you’ll learn: 🛠 Closing the loop in action—How WEPA turns cardboard waste into high-quality hygiene paper. 📊 Circularity as a revenue driver—Why family businesses must rethink waste as a resource. 🌎 Water, fibers & waste management—The next big circular frontiers companies should focus on. 🎧 Listen now on Circularity.fm & be part of the conversation: https://lnkd.in/dNVyviy2 🔜 Next up: Serena Bonomi, another exciting circular leader—stay tuned! #CIRCULAZE #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #CircularityFM Hashtag#BusinessInnovation

🐟 Sustainable tuna—without the catch? Microalgae are making it possible! 🌱 Overfishing and environmental concerns are putting immense pressure on global tuna stocks. With the rising demand for seafood, the food industry is looking for alternative, sustainable solutions, and microalgae might be the game-changer. Rich in protein, Omega-3s, and umami flavor, microalgae-based tuna alternatives are proving that we don’t need to rely on the ocean for delicious seafood. Innovative start-ups are leading the way, including Koralo, a #CIRCULAZEAwards winner 2024, which is pioneering plant-based seafood using microalgae. The result? A product that looks, tastes, and feels like tuna—without harming marine ecosystems. 🌊 How is this technology reshaping the future of seafood? Find out in this fascinating #CIRMAG article by agritech expert and investor Dr. Julia Koehn: https://lnkd.in/dA9hRUSK #CIRCULAZE #Sustainability #FoodInnovation #Microalgae #FutureOfFood #AlternativeProtein

🌍  𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩! From May 12-16, 2025, alongside Indeed Innovation we're taking a select group of executives and sustainability leaders on an unparalleled learning journey through Switzerland and Germany. ✅ Inside access to leading circular economy pioneers: 🔹 On Running – Pioneering circularity, offering fully recyclable, high-performance running shoes through a subscription model 🔹 Vitra – Circularity in timeless design 🔹 BMW RDC – 30+ years of circular automotive practices 🔹 Siemens in Erlangen – AI-driven sustainability & automation 🔹 And a soon-to-be-revealed stop that will surprise you! 📢 Why Join? 🔹 Real-World #ROI – Learn how top companies turn sustainability into a competitive advantage 🔹 Exclusive #Access – Meet leaders, innovators & circular economy pioneers 🔹 #Regulatory Insights – Understand key EU policies and their global impact 🔹 #Networking – Connect with like-minded professionals shaping the future This trip is designed for decision-makers in R&D, ESG, product design, supply chain who want hands-on insights and actionable strategies. 🔗 Learn more about the journey & secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/diGHYkEr #CircularEconomy #Innovation #ESG #DelegationTrip #BusinessImpact

🔄 What does it take to make circularity work? In the latest Best of CIRCULAZE Summit episode, Nina Fechler from Evonik breaks down the challenges and opportunities of implementing circular economy strategies in business. 📢 "𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲." Key takeaways from the episode: ✔ Circularity is a business strategy, not just a sustainability initiative. ✔ Value chain collaboration is crucial, but often underestimated. ✔ Companies need to act now—2030 will be too late to start. 🎧 Listen now on Patrick Hypschers Podcast Circularity.fm 🔜 Coming next on February 25th: Carl-Luis Rieger from WEPA who talks about family business and circularity —stay tuned! #CIRCULAZE #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #CircularityFM #BusinessInnovation

🌱 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐙𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐡! 🌍 From May 12-16, 2025, CIRCULAZE and Indeed Innovation are bringing together top executives, sustainability leaders, and innovators for a transformative experience in Switzerland & Germany. ✅ Explore Circular Economy in Action – Get behind-the-scenes insights from industry leaders like ON Running, BMW, Siemens, and ETH Zurich. ✅ Understand EU Regulations – What PPWD, ESPR, DDP & EPR mean for businesses worldwide. ✅ Learn from Real-World Case Studies – Discover best practices in takeback systems, reverse logistics, and circular business models. ✅ High-Value Networking – Connect with peers and industry pioneers driving sustainability forward. 📍 Limited spots available – Secure yours now! 🔗 Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/diGHYkEr Karel J. Golta Michael Leitl Sarah Crooks Claus Schuster

🔊 The CIRCULAZE Summit Podcast is LIVE! The first episode of our "Best of" CIRCULAZE Summit – in collaboration with Patrick Hypscher’s Circularity.fm – features Vojtech Vosecky, a leading voice in the circular economy revolution. What does it really take to move from linear to circular? Vojtech unpacks key insights, challenges, and solutions for making circularity a reality: ♻️ Recycling isn’t enough. The real shift happens when we redesign products and systems for circularity from the start. 📈 Circularity = Business Opportunity. But why do so many companies struggle to turn sustainability into profit? 🔍 Fixing the weak spots. Mapping material flows can reveal where businesses are leaking money—and how to close the gaps. 🌆 Circular cities in action. Lessons from Prague’s carbon neutrality journey and why urban innovation is key. 👥 The rise of "Circle Economists". A new generation of professionals blending policy, strategy, and sales to drive change. 📣 The storytelling advantage. Data alone doesn’t convince—narratives and transformation stories do. 💬 Social media’s role in sustainability. How platforms like LinkedIn are shaping the conversation—and why brands need to engage authentically. Vojtech has spent the past decade building a global movement—and this is just the beginning. 🎙️ Tune in & be part of the conversation! #CIRCULAZE #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #CircularityFM #BusinessInnovation

🔄 Circularity in Action: CIRCULAZE Summit becomes a Podcast! 🎙️ Circular economy is about reusing resources – and we’re practicing what we preach! 🌍💡 The best insights from the CIRCULAZE Summit are now available on Circularity.fm, hosted by Patrick Hypscher. 🔥 First up: A true Circular Economy Rockstar! On February 11, we welcome Vojtech Vosecky, who opened our summit with an inspiring keynote. Tune in to hear his groundbreaking insights into the future of circularity! But that’s just the beginning! Starting February 18, we’ll be releasing weekly 7x7-minute insights – the highly popular format from CIRCULAZE. If you missed the summit (or want to revisit its highlights), now’s your chance! 🎧 Upcoming episodes & speakers: 🔹 Nina Fechler – Collaboration now! Circular Economy as a strategic business lever 🔹 Carl-Luis Rieger – Family Business & Circular Value Creation 🔹 Serena Bonomi – The Human Factor in Circular Fashion 🔹 Matthias A. Heinrich – Urban Mining & Circular Construction 🔹 Pamela Ong – Circular Solar PVs: Transitioning from linear to circular value chains 🔹 Andreas Jenne – The ‘New Work World’ of Circular Economy 🔹 Anja Brachmüller – Innovations for the vegan industry ♻️ Walk the talk – let’s close the loop! Open your favourite podcast app, sign up to https://lnkd.in/dkrztjVT get some circular inspiration!👂🎧🎧 #CircularityFM #CIRCULAZE #Podcast #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Innovation