Circularity Brief – Insights from the Circular Economy

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Your go-to source for interdisciplinary insights on the circular economy: This podcast brings together news and research from politics, business, and academia to expand knowledge and accelerate the global transition to a circular future. Each episode dives deep into one topic, offering context and analysis—making complex ideas digestible so you can drive real change.

Episodes

  1. 12/09/2025

    Policy Update: NKWS, RESourcEU, Bioeconomy [EN]

    This podcast explores the critical strategies driving sustainable transformation across Europe. We examine Germany’s ambitious National Circular Economy Strategy (NKWS), identified as vital environmental, industrial, and innovation policy, strengthening climate protection and competitiveness. We also analyze the RESourceEU Action Plan, adopted by the European Commission to secure the supply of critical raw materials (CRM), reduce strategic dependencies by accelerating CRM projects, and protect European industry from geopolitical and price shocks. Furthermore, we dive into the EU's Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable Bioeconomy, which aims to use biological resources, scientific excellence, and the industrial base to replace fossil-based materials and products, acting as a driver for green growth and resilience. Tune in to understand how these initiatives aim to achieve strategic autonomy and establish global leadership in sustainable resource management.

  2. 12/07/2025

    Deep Dive: Why Circular Business Models Fail [EN]

    We start with a troubling look at the Handelsblatt analysis: Why are German DAX corporations failing to embrace the massive potential of the circular economy? Then, we take a deep dive into the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's crucial guide, 'HOW NOT TO FAIL,' which uncovers the 10 common internal pitfalls that are stopping companies from successfully scaling their circular business models. Learn what's going wrong and how to build a resilient, circular strategy. Sources: Handelsblatt: https://www.handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/nachhaltigkeit/nachhaltigkeit-warum-dax-konzerne-bei-kreislauffaehigkeit-schwaecheln/100176214.htmlEllen MacArthur Foundation: https://content.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/m/6756f4959f2deb48/original/CBM-Fails-Paper-N-09-25.pdf

    Deep Dive: Why Circular Business Models Fail [EN]

  3. 11/12/2025

    Deep Dive: Global Circularity Protocol (GCP) for Business by WBCSD [DE]

    Welcome to Circular Digest. This episode decodes the Global Circularity Protocol for Business (GCP), the world’s first globally aligned, science-based framework for mastering circular performance. Designed to fill the market gap for standardized metrics, the GCP provides organizations of all sizes with a systematic five-stage journey (Frame, Prepare, Measure, Manage, Communicate). We explain how businesses use this protocol to map complex value chains, rigorously assess material impacts, risks, and opportunities (IROs), and strategically link circular initiatives to measurable outcomes in climate, nature, social equity, and financial value creation. Tune in to learn how the GCP empowers leaders to move from linear practices to systemic action, bolstering business resilience and driving sustainable growth.

    Deep Dive: Global Circularity Protocol (GCP) for Business by WBCSD [DE]
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Your go-to source for interdisciplinary insights on the circular economy: This podcast brings together news and research from politics, business, and academia to expand knowledge and accelerate the global transition to a circular future. Each episode dives deep into one topic, offering context and analysis—making complex ideas digestible so you can drive real change.

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