The Reset Podcast co-cre8

co-cre8 Co-Founder Peter Goodwin speaks to guest Sophie Thomas, Circular Design Expert and Founding Director of Thomas Matthews, on reuse vs. recycling.They discuss the importance of context in order to make an informed choice and the metrics by to ascertain which option actually represents the best environmental outcome.And whilst it is reported that there is a recent groundswell from consumers towards reuse, questions are raised as to why these systems are not developing at same pace and what challenges lie ahead, or legislation is required, if they are to become the norm.

In episode 2 of The Reset, co-cre8 co-founder Peter Goodwin, talks to Douglas McMaster, owner of London restaurant Silo. They discuss the issues surrounding packaging in the hospitality sector, the importance of UK farming and how Silo’s inspiring, ‘back to front’ business model triumphs a completely zero waste status by going back to basics and making the most of all that they have. Can the removal of packaging be scaled for the mass market and what needs to happen to achieve this?

In our first episode, Peter speaks to Mark Shayler, owner of This is Ape, on how and why we have reached a point in our lives in which we have so much stuff. Are we now at the point of unhappiness as we understand the repercussions to consuming and owning so much stuff?