Dr Brunilda Kosta, PhD, PMP®, is a Professor of Management at the Faculty of Economy, University of Tirana, Albania, and a leading circular economy expert in the Western Balkans. With over a decade of experience spanning academia, international development, and the private sector, she has worked with businesses, policymakers, and international organisations to advance the transition from linear to circular business models. Her research focuses on the links between circular economy, innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and business performance, providing some of the first empirical evidence on the impact of circular practices on firm competitiveness in the region. Through collaborations with organisations such as CIPE, Helvetas, GIZ, Circle Economy, RCC, and ELA, Dr Kosta has contributed to evidence-based policies and practical solutions for sustainable development. She advocates for a broader understanding of the circular economy as a model driven by resource efficiency, innovation, business transformation, and resilience rather than waste management alone. Recognised with the Circular Economy Award in the Education and Research Category, she continues to champion the circular economy as both a sustainability imperative and a catalyst for competitive, inclusive, and resilient economies. Links to our projects mentioned during the show Low Plastic Zone, a GIZ Albania-supported project: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/brunilda-kosta-05459491_sustainability-circulareconomy-lowplasticzone-ugcPost-7424053649233956864-zOYk/Circular Economy Education and Research Award: https://wbcirculareconomy.com/circular-economy-awards-2025-the-western-balkans-first-regional-winners-announced/Recent publications on circular economy:Publications https://www.emerald.com/jec/article-abstract/doi/10.1108/JEC-12-2024-0271/1252067/The-impact-of-circular-economy-practices-on-firm?redirectedFrom=PDFhttps://circulareconomyjournal.org/ojs/JoCE/article/view/273https://knowledge-hub.circle-lab.com/article/15587?n=AZ-Group-sh.p.k.----a-Western-Balkan-successful-circular-business-modelhttps://www.reconomyprogram.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Intervention-based-case-study-How-Greening-the-Economy-Can-Foster-Inclusivity-and-Boost-Income-and-Employment-Oppportunities.pdfhttps://www.reconomyprogram.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Intervention-based-case-study-Textile-and-Apparel.pdfSocial Media links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunilda-kosta-05459491/ ------- GLC aims to share knowledge and education with our cherished listeners through this Podcast. It's time we connect the pieces: sustainability is a sacrifice, but are we ready? Congratulations🎉🎊, you are a #Greenchatter if you tune in to listen to one episode of this Podcast, so visit our website and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter) to join the ongoing conversations. Let's build up this community and learn together. Get involved Website - https://glcpodcast.ecoametsolutions.com/.Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ecoametsolutions.Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ecoametsolutions/.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-living-chats-podcast.Twitter - https://twitter.com/GLCpodcast.Get in touch with the GLC podcast via email: glcpodcast@ecoametsolutions.com.Credit Host - David Ewusi-Mensah; Co-host - Dr Daniel Fiifi Tawia Hagan.Our fantastic team produced it at Eco Amet Solutions.Podcast art and Graphic design by 29 Degrees Studios.Theme jingle by Dr Daniel Fiifi Tawia Hagan.
