Reflow Podcast

In this seventh episode, our REFLOW host Thomas  van de Sandt speaks with Leonora Grcheva, Cities and Regions lead at the Doughnut Economics Action Lab. They discuss how to concretely use the Doughnut Economics framework into concrete transformative action at city level. Leonora introduces the Doughnut Unrolled, a concept that takes us from the Doughnut to four 'lenses' that invite city stakeholders to look at the interplay between local aspirations and global responsibilities– both socially and ecologically – and identify possible entry-points for transformative action. Learn more about DEAL https://doughnuteconomics.org

In this sixth episode, our REFLOW host Thomas van de Sandt speaks with Esther Goodwin Brown, Circular Jobs initiative lead at Circle Economy. They discuss the recent launch of the Circular Jobs Monitor, a tool to support local decision makers in bridging Circular Economy with job creation. Esther brings her insights on the type of jobs that enable a circular economy and the different trends we can expect in different cities. She also introduces the new skills staff will need to possess to thrive in a Circular Economy. Explore data on circular jobs in over 100 cities https://www.circular-jobs.world

In this fifth episode, our REFLOW host Thomas van de Sandt, speaks with Juan-Carlos Goilo, Senior Information Specialist on Circular Economy at the city of Amsterdam. They discuss how the Doughnut Economics framework has helped the city reshaping its sustainability and circularity agenda. Juan-Carlos also introduces how material flows are currently being mapped and monitored in the city to display progress towards circularity.

In this fourth episode, our REFLOW host Annick van Rinsum speaks with Nancy Bocken, researcher and practitioner on circular business models. They discuss the role of business model innovation in accelerating the transition to circular economy, the importance of sufficiency to slow resource loops. Nancy also brings her insights on her venture Homie, a circular business offering  pay-per-use home appliances. Read more about CircularX, and have a look a Nancy Bocken's website and Homie.

In this third episode, our REFLOW host Annick van Rinsum speaks with Oriana Romano, Head of Unit, Water Governance and Circular Economy at OECD. They discuss OECD's recent report "The Circular Economy in Cities and Regions”, which describes the potential of the circular economy to support sustainable cities, regions and countries. Oriana highlights the importance of taking a holistic and systemic approach to transition and discusses how governance levers covering people, policies and places can support a fair and circular transition. Read more about the OECD report on circular economy in cities and regions here http://www.oecd.org/fr/publications/the-circular-economy-in-cities-and-regions-10ac6ae4-en.htm

In this second episode our REFLOW host Annick van Rinsum speaks with James Veenhoff, founder of House of DENIM and co-initiator of the Denim Deal, an innovative public private partnership in Amsterdam aiming at making the denim supply chain more circular. They talk about jeans, post-consumer recycling of textiles, the role of multi-level public private partnerships to accelerate systems change, and awareness approaches to visualise how circular products make an impact! Tune in and get insights on how to adopt this multi-level approach in other sectors.

This is the first Podcast in our REFLOW series.  In this episode, our Reflow host Annick van Rinsum speaks to Cristiana Parisi, Associate Professor at Copenhagen Business School and REFLOW Project Coordinator, diving into the project itself. They talk about cities as important aggregates within the global context, about the role of citizens and creative spaces, and about how to think about the circular economy from a broader perspective.