The strategies of 'slowing' and 'closing' resource loops are central to the circular economy concept.
Managing resources like energy, land, and food production in sustainable ways is a major focus of the 'Half Earth' proposals.
Differing approaches to managing the lobster stocks and perceived risk of overfishing is a key point of contention.
The podcast episodes cover various aspects of resource management, including managing limited resources like energy, land, and wildlife populations, as well as strategies for building sustainable businesses and communities.
For example, episode "Celebrating 1 Year of Getting in the Loop and Circular Economy Learning" discusses managing resources more efficiently through the principles of the circular economy, while episode "Circular Business Models and Entrepreneurship in a Circular Economy" explores how entrepreneurs can contribute to a more sustainable resource management approach.
The episodes also touch on the challenges of managing natural resources, such as in the case of Guyana's new oil wealth ("The curse of the world's fastest growing economy") or the tensions between indigenous and commercial fishermen over lobster stocks ("Bonus Episode: Consider the Lobstermen").