The Circular Future Quantum Lifecycle Partners

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 and reusing, as well as reducing pollution and waste. They imagine solving environmental problems with magic wands, inventing animals to protect the environment, and planting gardens with food and trees. The children also express their desire for adults to stop buying unnecessary items and wasting resources. They share their superpowers related to the environment, such as healing the environment and cleaning the air. The episode concludes with the children discussing their understanding of what their families do at Quantum.

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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 tutorials, workshops, panels, and networking opportunities. To accelerate the circular economy, companies should integrate circularity into everyone's performance metrics and be willing to try new initiatives. It is important to celebrate small wins and learn from challenges.

Takeaways
Circularity has become a major theme for businesses of all sizesThe circular economy encompasses new business models, materials and products, repair, remanufacturing, reuse, recycling, and innovationThe GreenBiz circularity conference brings together circular economy professionals to advance the transition to a more circular economyThe conference covers various sectors and activities related to circularity, with sessions in different formatsTo accelerate the circular economy, companies should integrate circularity into everyone's performance metrics and be willing to try new initiativesIt is important to celebrate small wins and learn from challenges
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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 development of an industrial strategy and the acceleration of the circular economy. Ultimately, Anani emphasizes the importance of talent in driving the future of the Canadian economy.
 
Takeaways
Canada needs to address climate change and meet its environmental and social obligations while leveraging the net zero challenge into net economic gain.Resiliency and productivity are key factors for Canada's economy, requiring the management of supply chains, financial systems, and the productivity gap.Addressing the commercialization gap is crucial for Canada to turn intellectual property into commercial products and drive economic growth.Fostering a culture of risk-taking within companies is essential for innovation and competitiveness.Canada needs an industrial strategy that focuses on diversification, sustainable development, and addressing gaps in the economy.Accelerating the circular economy requires extended producer responsibility, circular design, taxation incentives, and consumer education.Balancing priorities for governments involves long-term strategic thinking and collaboration with industry and stakeholders.Talent is the essence of a high-performing economy, and reskilling and upskilling are crucial for driving innovation and attracting businesses to Canada.
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Summary
This 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.
Takeaways
Stay informed about trends in reverse logistics and other relevant areas.Plan ahead and communicate with vendors and partners.Develop a migration plan for the end of support for Windows 10.Prioritize responsible e-waste disposal and partner with certified recyclers.Consider organizing e-waste collection events to help employees manage personal e-waste. Themes impacting Reverse Logistics
Sustainability Focus: More emphasis on eco-friendly practices, like waste reduction and recycling. Tech Integration: Increasing use of AI, analytics, and automation to improve processes. Visibility and Tracking: Better tracking of returned products for efficient processing. Customer-Centric Approach: Providing easy returns and clear communication for better customer experience. Collaboration: More partnerships among stakeholders for efficiency and cost savings. Regulatory Compliance: Adapting to evolving regulations for proper adherence. 
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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 procurement in greening hospitals. Dr. Sargent emphasizes the importance of leadership and strategic planning in driving sustainability initiatives in healthcare. He also provides practical advice for individuals to contribute to greening healthcare in their personal lives.


Takeaways


The healthcare sector has a significant environmental impact, contributing to carbon emissions and waste generation.Leadership and strategic planning are crucial in driving sustainability initiatives in healthcare.Areas of focus for greening healthcare include supply chain sustainability, making medications more sustainable, and reducing waste.Individuals can contribute to greening healthcare by advocating for sustainability, using the circular economy in their personal lives, and investing in sustainable options.
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Joining Stephanie McLarty in this episode is Erika Shiller, Senior Vice President of Project Development at ClimeCo.  Their conversation explores the urgency of decarbonization and how businesses can approach it. 

It discusses the current state of business decarbonization, including the range of progress among different companies. The conversation also provides an overview of decarbonization regulations and the importance of emissions reporting. It delves into the accounting of carbon footprints for products and the impact of decarbonization on different departments within organizations. The role of carbon capture in decarbonization is explained, along with practical advice on getting started, making the business case, choosing key performance indicators, and staying informed about decarbonization trends and technologies. The conversation concludes with a call to action for business managers and leaders to start taking steps towards decarbonization.


Takeaways


Decarbonization is an urgent priority for businesses, and the time to start is now.Businesses are at different stages of decarbonization, with some just starting to quantify their emissions and others focusing on niche areas like renewable energy.Regulations and policies around decarbonization vary by region, with some countries implementing carbon taxes and others providing incentives for reduction.Emissions reporting is crucial for understanding and reducing carbon footprints, including scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.Carbon capture can be a bridging solution for emissions-intensive industries, but it should be used strategically where other decarbonization options are limited.To start decarbonizing, businesses should measure their emissions footprint, make a business case for decarbonization, choose relevant key performance indicators, and stay informed about decarbonization trends and technologies.
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