Circular Snapshot: What a $3500 iPhone tells us about the circular economy
The circular economy is no longer just a theory; it’s becoming a reality across an increasing number of sectors, from tech and materials to retail and marketing. In this episode, Seb shares four recent stories highlighting the importance of a circular economy across businesses. Join us to find out: -How rethinking product design could help future-proof tech such as iPhones -Why it’s necessary to increase global recycling rates of copper -How consumers are paying more attention to ads with a social or environmental theme -How one household name is adding digital product passports to their clothing Help us spread the word about the circular economy, by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts, or leaving a comment on YouTube or Spotify.
The Circular Economy Show Podcast · Seb Read, Ke Wang, Jonathan Hall
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Show Notes
The circular economy is no longer just a theory; it’s becoming a reality across an increasing number of sectors, from tech and materials to retail and marketing.
In this episode, Seb shares four recent stories highlighting the importance of a circular economy across businesses.
Join us to find out:
-How rethinking product design could help future-proof tech such as iPhones
-Why it’s necessary to increase global recycling rates of copper
-How consumers are paying more attention to ads with a social or environmental theme
-How one household name is adding digital product passports to their clothing
Help us spread the word about the circular economy, by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts, or leaving a comment on YouTube or Spotify.
Mentioned in this episode:
Hear more from Ke Wang on material security in a circular economy in episode 174
Mashable: How much would the mythical made-in-the-U.S. iPhone cost?
EurekAlert: The influence of copper recycling on prospective resource supply and carbon emission reduction
Sustainable Brands: In 10-Year Study of Most Effective Brand Campaigns, Sustainability Is a Win
Trellis: Why Target is tagging 35 million pieces of clothing with digital IDs