35 min
Circular economy: What are benefits for businesses Green Business Podcast
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In the first part of this episode we speak to Waco Yokoyama, Consultant and Circular Economy Specialist at Gemserv. Waco provides a concise explanation of the circular economy and highlights the main benefits for businesses, including cost reduction, increased sales, and decreased reliance on specific raw materials. She also discusses how the circular economy principles can be applied differently across sectors and emphasises the barriers to implementation and potential solutions.
In the second part we speak to Bret Willers, Head of Climate Change & Sustainability at Coventry City Council who shares insights on Coventry’s draft Climate Change Strategy that incorporates circular economy principles for Coventry residents and businesses.
Speakers:
Waco Yokoyama - Consultant and Circular Economy Specialist at Gemserv
Bret Willers - Head of Climate Change at Coventry City Council
Host: Jonathan Howl, Green Business Programme Business Advisor
Producer: Maria Covlea, Marketing and Events Co-ordinator
Useful links:
Waco Yokoyama | LinkedIn
Gemserv | Expert Professional Services Company, Energy & Cyber.
Green Business Network
Coventry's Climate Change Strategy
Podcast feedback form
In the first part of this episode we speak to Waco Yokoyama, Consultant and Circular Economy Specialist at Gemserv. Waco provides a concise explanation of the circular economy and highlights the main benefits for businesses, including cost reduction, increased sales, and decreased reliance on specific raw materials. She also discusses how the circular economy principles can be applied differently across sectors and emphasises the barriers to implementation and potential solutions.
In the second part we speak to Bret Willers, Head of Climate Change & Sustainability at Coventry City Council who shares insights on Coventry’s draft Climate Change Strategy that incorporates circular economy principles for Coventry residents and businesses.
Speakers:
Waco Yokoyama - Consultant and Circular Economy Specialist at Gemserv
Bret Willers - Head of Climate Change at Coventry City Council
Host: Jonathan Howl, Green Business Programme Business Advisor
Producer: Maria Covlea, Marketing and Events Co-ordinator
Useful links:
Waco Yokoyama | LinkedIn
Gemserv | Expert Professional Services Company, Energy & Cyber.
Green Business Network
Coventry's Climate Change Strategy
Podcast feedback form
35 min