Throughout the episode, Elena provides examples of companies with circular business models that her agency works with, highlighting the practical applications of circular economy principles.
As part of her PhD research, Katie mentions studying circular business models for reuse and repair, indicating this could be a future topic of discussion.
The podcast episodes explore various aspects of circular business models, highlighting how companies are adopting strategies to extend product lifetimes, facilitate material loops, and create comprehensive solutions to address waste and environmental impact.
For example, episode Circular Business Models and Entrepreneurship in a Circular Economy delves into the potential benefits and challenges of circular business models, featuring examples like a phone repair company and a clothing library concept. Similarly, episode How to Invest in Circular Business discusses impact investing for the circular economy and promising circular business models that facilitate material loops across value chains.
Other episodes, such as Goodbye Fast Fashion? Redesigning a New Textiles Economy to Make Future Fashion Circular and Circular Fashion, Zero Waste, and Closing Textile Loops, explore circular business models in the fashion and textile industry, including rental, recommerce, and product-as-a-service offerings.