BEYOND Circular

Justin

Each episode features voices from the front lines of the circular economy, innovators, leaders, and disruptors reshaping how we design, build, and grow. ​ From sustainable supply chains and next-gen recycling to regenerative business models and scalable efficiency, we dive deep into the strategies driving resilience and impact across industries.

Episodes

  1. Sep 30

    Expanding Plastics Circularity with Adam Peer Director of Plastics Sustainablility at American Chemistry Council

    summary The conversation explores the growing emphasis on the circular economy, highlighting the political and corporate shifts towards more sustainable end of life materials management solutions. Adam Peer discusses legislative efforts and trade organization collaborations intended to expand recycling and the long-term strategies companies across industries are adopting to ensure their resilience and positive impact on the environment. takeaways There's a very intense political focus on the circular economy.Many states are passing laws to increase recycling and recovery.Companies are taking a much longer view of their impact.Long-term thinking in sustainability is becoming more prevalent.Foundational policies for sustainability are being created now.Being part of this foundational policy creation is exciting.The shift towards sustainability is not just a trend but a necessity.Increased recycling content rates are becoming a standard.Corporate responsibility is evolving with these new policies.The future of business is intertwined with environmental sustainability.BEYOND Circular helps brands achieve resilience and improved sustainability through waste reduction, alternative material sourcing and circular systems strategies.  https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-circular-solutions/www.linkedin.com/in/justincarven

    Expanding Plastics Circularity with Adam Peer Director of Plastics Sustainablility at American Chemistry Council

  2. Sep 16

    Unpacking Extended Producer Responsability with Jason Bergquist of RecycleMe

    This conversation delves into the concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), focusing on its role in promoting sustainable packaging practices among producers. Jason Bergquist from RecycleMe shares his decades of material management knowledge while discussing the economic incentives that drive producers to adopt more environmentally friendly materials and the implications of state EPR policies on recycling efforts. Takeaways EPR is fundamentally about encouraging sustainable practices.Producers are incentivized to use recyclable materials through fees.State policies play a crucial role in shaping producer behavior.Sustainable packaging is a key focus of EPR initiatives.Economic drivers can lead to significant changes in material usage.The concept of covered material categories varies by state.Producers face higher costs for non-recyclable materials.EPR aims to create a circular economy for packaging.Collaboration between states and producers is essential.The future of packaging relies on sustainable innovations.EPR, sustainable packaging, recycling, economic incentives, producer responsibility BEYOND Circular helps brands achieve resilience and improved sustainability through waste reduction, alternative material sourcing and circular systems strategies.  https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-circular-solutions/www.linkedin.com/in/justincarven

    Unpacking Extended Producer Responsability with Jason Bergquist of RecycleMe
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About

Each episode features voices from the front lines of the circular economy, innovators, leaders, and disruptors reshaping how we design, build, and grow. ​ From sustainable supply chains and next-gen recycling to regenerative business models and scalable efficiency, we dive deep into the strategies driving resilience and impact across industries.

Information

  • Creator
    Justin
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 BEYOND Circular