The Circular Future Quantum Lifecycle Partners
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Welcome to the Circular Future – a podcast that facetimes you with the challenges of e-waste and its impact on the world. Join Stephanie McLarty, Head of Sustainability at Quantum Lifecycle Partners, as she interviews industry thinktanks who share their insights on the trends in reuse and recycling of technology. This podcast is for you if you are responsible for managing your company’s electronics or are simply curious about all things e-waste, sustainability, carbon emissions, data security and more. Each episode finishes with actionable advice for business managers and leaders to do their part in helping build a circular future.
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28. Single serve, reimagined with Keurig Dr Pepper
Send us a Text Message.Embark on a transformative journey through the world of sustainable coffee with Marie-Anne Champoux-Guimond, Keurig Dr Pepper Canada's senior Sustainability Manager, by tuning into the latest episode of the Circular Future podcast. Marie-Anne unveils the innovative strides of KDP Canada in aligning their Drink Well, Do Good initiative with conscientious environmental stewardship and a responsible supply chain. Discover how the company, a champion of Fairtrade, is reshap...
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27. Earth Week Special! What do kids think about our planet?
Send us a Text Message.Happy Earth Month! In this episode of the Circular Future podcast, host Stephanie McClarty speaks with four children between the ages of eight and 13 about their thoughts on the environment and how to protect it. The children discuss the importance of protecting the environment for clean water, sustainable cities, and future generations. They also highlight the challenges of global warming, pollution, and waste. The children suggest teaching others about recycling ...
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26. Trends in circularity that every business should know
Send us a Text Message.Circularity has become a major theme for businesses of all shapes and sizes. The circular economy encompasses new business models, materials and products, repair, remanufacturing, reuse, recycling, and innovation. The GreenBiz circularity conference brings together circular economy professionals to advance the transition to a more circular economy. The conference covers various sectors and activities related to circularity, with sessions in different formats, including ...
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25. What does the economy need to look like by 2030?
Send us a Text Message.In this conversation, Namir Anani, President and CEO of the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), discusses the roadmap for a sustainable, equitable, and circular future for Canada. He emphasizes the need for Canada to address climate change, enhance resiliency, and improve productivity. Anani highlights the importance of addressing the commercialization gap and fostering a culture of risk-taking within companies. He also advocates for the developmen...
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24. Unpacking trends: reverse logistics, Windows 10 retirement and e-waste collection drives
Send us a Text Message.SummaryThis episode discusses trends and issues in the electronics reuse and recycling space. It covers topics such as reverse logistics, the end of support for Windows 10, responsible e-waste disposal, and companies helping employees manage personal e-waste. The episode provides insights and recommendations for businesses to navigate these trends and take action.TakeawaysStay informed about trends in reverse logistics and other relevant areas.Plan ahead and communicate...
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23. Greening the Gown: Sustainable Solutions for Healthcare
Send us a Text Message.The healthcare sector has a significant environmental impact, contributing to carbon emissions and waste generation. In this conversation, Dr. Miles Sargent, Executive Director for the Canadian Coalition for Green Healthcare, discusses the need to green healthcare and the challenges faced in achieving sustainability. The conversation covers topics such as the hospital scorecard, supply chain sustainability, making medications more sustainable, and the role of procuremen...