HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & Technology
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Making Repair as Easy as Buying New with Emily Watts - Exploring Circular Tech: Technology isn't magic
Sep 3, 2026
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Scotland's Social ITAD with Elaine Brown - Exploring Circular Tech: Technology isn't magic
Aug 20, 2026
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Repair at Scale with Robin Atkinson and Cash Acrey - Exploring Circular Tech: Technology isn't magic
Aug 6, 2026
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How AI Makes Food Waste Visible with Anastasia Dellis - Exploring Circular Tech: Technology isn't magic
Jul 23, 2026
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Why Data Is the Crown Jewel in Luxury Resale with Chris Lucas - Exploring Circular Tech: Technology isn't magic
Jul 9, 2026
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| 9/3/26 |  Making Repair as Easy as Buying New with Emily Watts - Exploring Circular Tech: Technology isn't magic | You drop off your engagement ring to be repaired. You get a handwritten paper ticket. No confirmation, no updates, no idea when it's coming back. For something with that much value, it's a stressful experience. And for everyday items, that same friction is often enough to make people skip the repair and buy new instead.In this episode of HappyPorch Radio, Barry O'Kane speaks with Emily Watts, founder and CEO of Coblr, a company building the digital infrastructure to connect and power the repair economy for the first time.Emily spent years in corporate operations, was COO of a scheduling startup that sold to Toast, and then did something unusual: she ran her own mail-in repair business for two years, not as the endgame, but to understand the problem from the inside. What she found was an industry running on software from the early 2000s, brands managing repair manually even at scale, and consumer intent dying because the process was just too much hassle.Her thesis is simple. She compares repair to resale: shopping secondhand used to mean sorting through racks at a charity shop. Technology removed that friction and the market exploded. Emily believes repair is sitting in the same place right now, with the demand already there but held back by a broken experience. Coblr's job is to fix the experience.✨ In this episode:Emily explains why repair is where resale was before technology removed the friction, and why she thinks the same growth is comingWe hear how she ran her own mail-in repair business for two years to understand the problem before building the softwareEmily describes how Coblr gives repair providers purpose-built software to replace legacy tools and automate the administrative work that costs them at least eight hours a week. For consumers, it's a little like a Domino's Pizza Tracker for your repair: status updates, text notifications, and full transparencyBarry and Emily discuss how brands can embed repair into customer service, retail, and online channels without building anything in-houseEmily explains the aligned incentives: brands get loyalty and data, repair providers get consistent revenue, consumers get a modern experience, and items stay out of landfillWe hear about Sal, Coblr's AI diagnostic tool that can assess damage from a photograph and estimate the cost of a fixEmily shares how repair providers in Coblr's network are making 20% more monthly revenue and scaling their teams for the first time👤 About our guest:Emily Watts is the founder and CEO of Coblr, a company building the digital infrastructure to connect and power the repair economy. Coblr provides repair businesses with end-to-end software to run their operations, and embeds repair into brands' omni-channel experience so that getting something fixed is as easy as buying new. Before founding Coblr, Emily was COO at Sling, a B2B SaaS scheduling company acquired by Toast, and spent two years running her own mail-in repair business to understand the repair industry from the inside. Find Coblr at coblros.com or on LinkedIn and Instagram at Coblrshop.🌍 About HappyPorchHappyPorch is a purpose-driven software engineering consultancy focused on the circular economy.Learn more: https://www.happyporch.com💌 Subscribe to HappyPorch Circular NewsHappyPorch Circular News is our monthly newsletter for people working in and around the circular economy and technology.Subscribe at:https://www.happyporch.com/newsletter/▶️ Listen and subscribeStream this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, iHeart, Pocket Casts — or wherever you get your podcasts..Visit https://www.happyporchradio.com to explore more episodes.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy | — | ||||||
| 8/20/26 |  Scotland's Social ITAD with Elaine Brown - Exploring Circular Tech: Technology isn't magic | What happens when unwanted laptops and phones become more than just an e-waste problem?In this episode of HappyPorch Radio, Barry O'Kane speaks with Elaine Brown, Chief Executive of The Edinburgh Remakery, a social enterprise and charity working at the intersection of technology reuse, repair and community support.The Remakery takes unwanted technology from businesses, securely wipes and refurbishes it, and gives it a second life wherever possible. But its mission goes beyond keeping electronics out of landfill. The organisation uses circularity to create social value too, supporting people experiencing digital exclusion, creating opportunities to learn repair skills, and providing a space where communities can come together. Earlier this year, The Remakery won a King's Award for Enterprise, the only social enterprise in Scotland to be recognised.Elaine is candid about the challenges too, including what happens when funding falls away and a growing organisation has to find new ways to sustain itself.✨ In this episode:Elaine explains how The Edinburgh Remakery combines IT reuse, repair and social impact under one roofWhy repair cafes tackle loneliness as much as landfill, with people opening up over a broken laptop or a sewing machine in ways a forced conversation never achievesWhy Elaine insists on being on the high street rather than hidden in a warehouse, and what that visibility means for behaviour changeThe challenge of building a financially sustainable model when funding falls off a cliff and turnover doesn't mean profitHow COVID gave unexpected space to test ideas that became the core of the trading modelWhat the next chapter looks like for The Remakery as the organisation finds new ways to growWhy she doesn't care how people come to The Remakery, because whatever brings them in, they leave having been part of a circular economy story👤 About our guest:Elaine Brown is the Chief Executive of The Edinburgh Remakery, a social enterprise and charity based in Leith, Edinburgh. The Remakery is Scotland's leading social ITAD, refurbishing donated business technology, selling it to fund community programmes, and gifting devices to people facing digital poverty. Under Elaine's leadership, The Remakery won the Queen's Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development in 2022 and the King's Award for Enterprise in 2026, the only social enterprise in Scotland to receive it. Before joining The Remakery in December 2019, Elaine worked in vocational education and environmental not-for-profits. Find The Remakery at edinburghremakery.org.uk.🌍 About HappyPorchHappyPorch is a purpose-driven software engineering consultancy focused on the circular economy.Learn more: https://www.happyporch.com💌 Subscribe to HappyPorch Circular NewsHappyPorch Circular News is our monthly newsletter for people working in and around the circular economy and technology.Subscribe at:https://www.happyporch.com/newsletter/▶️ Listen and subscribeStream this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, iHeart, Pocket Casts — or wherever you get your podcasts..Visit https://www.happyporchradio.com to explore more episodes.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy | — | ||||||
| 8/6/26 |  Repair at Scale with Robin Atkinson and Cash Acrey - Exploring Circular Tech: Technology isn't magic | The tailoring workforce in the US has been shrinking for decades. And the ones that remain aren't easy to find or get an appointment with.In this episode of HappyPorch Radio, Barry O'Kane speaks with Robin Atkinson and Cash Acrey, the husband-and-wife co-founders of Upkept, an online clothing repair platform based in Northwest Arkansas. You mail in clothes you want fixed, they repair them in a centralised facility, and they send them back. Robin says this should be as easy as ordering delivery.Robin's journey began with a different question: how do you create meaningful sewing jobs in America? Along the way she discovered something unexpected. The people learning these skills weren't excited by repetitive manufacturing. They loved repair, where every garment is different and every project demands creativity and problem-solving.That insight sits at the heart of Upkept: the technology isn't the product. Repair is the product, and the software exists to reduce friction so the human craft can scale.✨ In this episode:Robin explains why repair creates more fulfilling work than garment manufacturing, and why the workforce she trained took to it more quicklyCash shares how AI coding tools helped build Upkept's platform from scratch on a shoestring budget, and why no off-the-shelf solution fitRobin and Cash discuss balancing one-of-a-kind craftsmanship with operational scaleWhy Upkept's technology works as a mediation layer between a customer who needs simplicity and a production team that needs detailRobin's honest take on turning down the wrong investment to protect the mission, the workforce, and the size of the opportunityThe vision for brand partnerships and a future where it's embarrassing for a company not to offer a link to repair👤 About our guests:Robin Atkinson is the founder and CEO of Upkept, an online apparel repair and alterations platform serving customers across 26 US states from a centralised facility in Northwest Arkansas. After nine years building workforce development programmes in sewn trades, she founded Upkept to create meaningful skilled jobs while making clothing repair affordable and accessible. She describes her mission as getting the unit economics of repair to work in America.Cash Acrey is the CFO and CTO of Upkept and a finance professor at the University of Arkansas. He leads the company's technology strategy, building custom software from scratch using AI coding tools that simplifies the repair experience for customers while supporting the skilled people carrying out the work.Find Upkept at upkept.io, or connect with Robin and Cash on LinkedIn.🌍 About HappyPorchHappyPorch is a purpose-driven software engineering consultancy focused on the circular economy.Learn more: https://www.happyporch.com💌 Subscribe to HappyPorch Circular NewsHappyPorch Circular News is our monthly newsletter for people working in and around the circular economy and technology.Subscribe at:https://www.happyporch.com/newsletter/▶️ Listen and subscribeStream this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, iHeart, Pocket Casts — or wherever you get your podcasts..Visit https://www.happyporchradio.com to explore more episodes.Mentioned in this episode:Season 10 Celebration HappyPorch Radio is 10 seasons old and we're celebrating in person with People, Planet, Pint!Season 10 Celebration HappyPorch Radio is 10 seasons old and we're celebrating in person with People, Planet, Pint!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy | — | ||||||
| 7/23/26 |  How AI Makes Food Waste Visible with Anastasia Dellis - Exploring Circular Tech: Technology isn't magic | Most commercial kitchens have no clear picture of what they are throwing away, when, or why.In this episode of HappyPorch Radio, Barry O'Kane speaks with Anastasia Dellis, CEO of Orbisk, a platform that uses AI and computer vision to make food waste visible in commercial kitchens. The Orbi monitor sits above a waste bin, captures every item discarded, recognises over 800 ingredients, and feeds it all into a dashboard that tells chefs, GMs, CFOs, and sustainability teams what is happening and what to change first.Anastasia's path to Orbisk runs through two decades of scaling businesses, from Africa's largest retailer to Gorillas, one of Europe's fastest-growing startups in quick commerce. She describes recognising the intersection of her professional experience with a personal connection to food scarcity she grew up with in South Africa.What comes through most clearly is her conviction that kitchen technology only works at scale if it demands nothing of the people using it. No training, no buttons, no extra steps. That principle, which Orbisk calls "No Pause Dispose," is not an afterthought; it is the product.✨ In this episode:Anastasia explains how the Orbi monitor works: above the bin computer vision that captures every discard automatically, with no interaction from kitchen staffHow different stakeholders use the same data differently: a CFO sees margin gains, a chef sees ingredient-level waste patterns, and a sustainability team sees carbon metrics pulled into their auditing environmentAnastasia's path from growing up in her father's shop in South Africa to corporate retail to scaling Gorillas across nine markets, and how she found purpose alignment at OrbiskWhy mission alignment matters for the team and investors, even when customers buy purely on the business caseHow Orbisk's AI culinary assistant goes beyond dashboards to offer production, recipe, and training changes tailored to a hotel brand's standardsThe longer-term vision: moving from waste monitoring into forecasting and purchasing to become the intelligence layer inside every kitchen👤 About our guest:Anastasia Dellis is the CEO of Orbisk, a Dutch food-tech company using AI-powered computer vision to help commercial kitchens track, reduce, and ultimately eliminate food waste. Before joining Orbisk, Anastasia spent over two decades scaling businesses across retail and tech, including roles at Africa's largest retailer, China's largest retailer, and Gorillas, one of Europe's fastest-growing startups. She studied at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Orbisk operates in over 55 countries and works with brands including Marriott, Accor, Hilton, IHG, and Carnival Cruise Lines. Find Orbisk at orbisk.com, or reach Anastasia on LinkedIn.🌍 About HappyPorchHappyPorch is a purpose-driven software engineering consultancy focused on the circular economy.Learn more: https://www.happyporch.com💌 Subscribe to HappyPorch Circular NewsHappyPorch Circular News is our monthly newsletter for people working in and around the circular economy and technology.Subscribe at:https://www.happyporch.com/newsletter/▶️ Listen and subscribeStream this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, iHeart, Pocket Casts — or wherever you get your podcasts..Visit https://www.happyporchradio.com to explore more episodes.Mentioned in this episode:Season 10 Celebration HappyPorch Radio is 10 seasons old and we're celebrating in person with People, Planet, Pint!Season 10 Celebration HappyPorch Radio is 10 seasons old and we're celebrating in person with People, Planet, Pint!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy | — | ||||||
| 7/9/26 | luxury resaledata aggregation+3 | Chris Lucas | Chanelcaviar leather+6 | — | luxury resaledata+5 | — | 30m 19s | ||
| 6/25/26 | circular economywaste management+4 | Tom Passmore | Digital Waste Tracking programmeDsposal+1 | UK | waste datacircular tech+5 | — | 35m 38s | ||
| 6/4/26 | circular economytechnology+4 | Thierry Sanders | Kolektfossil fuel industry+1 | EcuadorPakistan+3 | Kolektwaste collectors+7 | — | 37m 34s | ||
| 5/21/26 | circular economysustainability+3 | Amelia WoodleyVin Sharma | HappyPorch Radio | — | circular economysustainability+5 | — | 36m 47s | ||
| 5/7/26 | circular economymedical equipment+4 | Lieke van Kerkhoven | Green Pulse | hospitals | circular marketplacereuse+5 | — | 35m 40s | ||
| 4/23/26 | circular economytechnology+4 | David Watson | Circular ConnectRL People+1 | — | circular economytechnology+7 | — | 30m 57s | ||
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| 4/9/26 | circular economyfashion industry+3 | Nancy Rhodes | Alternew | — | repairfashion+3 | — | 37m 07s | ||
| 3/26/26 | circular economynonprofit platforms+3 | Cathy Benwell | A Good Thing | — | circular platformssurplus donation+3 | — | 39m 00s | ||
| 3/12/26 | Extended Producer Responsibilitycircular textiles+4 | Gerrard Fisher | WEFT | — | EPRcircular economy+5 | — | 37m 42s | ||
| 10/9/25 | circular economytechnology+3 | Frans Biegstraaten | BIYUShopify+1 | AmsterdamNetherlands | circular systemsmodular software+3 | — | 38m 26s | ||
| 10/2/25 | circular fashionrental services+4 | Büsra Zanner | Wearr | Germany | circular economyfashion rental+5 | — | 33m 49s | ||
| 9/25/25 | circular economysustainable fashion+4 | Anna SmoothyAnders Bergenstrand | Cirkel SupplyShopify+1 | Switzerland | circular techski wear rental+4 | — | 33m 49s | ||
| 9/18/25 | circular fashionrental+5 | Andrew Rough | Advanced Clothing SolutionsHappyPorch+2 | EuropeUK | circular economyfashion fulfillment+5 | — | 36m 14s | ||
| 9/4/25 | circular economyrental models+4 | Valentin Lheureux | HomeCycle | France | circular economyrental+7 | — | 31m 26s | ||
| 8/21/25 |  Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - Mid-Season Reflections: Technology, Rental Models and the Circular Economy | What have we learned so far this season about the realities of rental and product-as-a-service models, and where does technology really make the difference?In this special mid-season reflection of HappyPorch Radio, hosts Barry O’Kane, Jo Weston and Tandi Tuakli look back at the conversations so far, drawing out the common themes, challenges and opportunities from entrepreneurs, academics and technology providers working at the forefront of circularity.We revisit highlights from:Refulfil – Danai Osmond explained how smart reverse logistics and return flows can unlock circular commerce, reduce waste, and make reuse systems viable at scaleBaboodle – Katie Hanton-Parr explored rental models for children’s products and family life, showing how convenience and flexibility can drive adoption alongside sustainability goalsBlack Winch – Yann Toutant brought insights from circular business strategy and advisory work, highlighting the organisational and financial challenges of scaling circular modelsSupercycle – Ryan Atkins discussed tackling e-bike refurbishment and how service-based models can support both sustainable transport and profitable growthCircularity.fm – Patrick Hypscher highlighted product-as-a-service models and the importance of building flexible, modular tech stacks that enable iteration and long-term resilienceLeah Pollen – emphasised that circularity alone doesn’t automatically solve issues like waste or planned obsolescence, but that models such as device leasing can align incentives and create meaningful opportunities for reuse and longer product lifeLucy Wishart – explored how reducing “consumer work” through seamless services like delivery, setup, and return can make rental experiences more attractive, and how community engagement can amplify the reach and impact of circular models✨ In this episode:We reflect on the wider context, including why global circularity has fallen to just 6.9%We explore insights from guests tackling logistics, finance, customer experience and design for durabilityWe hear how service excellence and reducing “consumer work” are proving key to rental adoptionWe discuss the role of technology, from scrappy spreadsheets to IoT and APIs, and why flexibility mattersWe highlight the importance of ecosystems, partnerships and mindset shifts inside organisationsWe share our takeaways so far, and what we’re excited to explore in the rest of the season📌 Mentioned in this episode:Refulfil: https://refulfil.com | Danai Osmond on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaiosmond/Baboodle: https://www.baboodle.co.uk | Katie Hanton-Parr on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiehanton/Black Winch: https://www.blackwinch.com | Yann Toutant on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asaservicebyyanntoutant/Supercycle: https://www.supercycle.shop | Ryan Atkins on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-atkins/Circularity.fm: https://www.circularity.fm | Patrick Hypscher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-hypscher/University of Edinburgh (circular economy lecturer)| Lucy Wishart on LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonlucyj/Retech Roundtable Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/leah-pollen/Leah Pollen on LInkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaiosmond/?originalSubdomain=uk🎙️ About the hosts:Barry O’Kane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barryokane/Jo Weston on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-weston-5b04322/Tandi Tuakli on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tandituakli/🌍 About HappyPorch:HappyPorch is a purpose-driven software engineering consultancy focused on the circular economy. We believe technology plays a vital role in addressing the world’s most pressing challenges, from climate change to biodiversity loss. If you're working on circular economy solutions, we’d love to support your journey, whether through fractional CTO services, full product teams or practical guidance. Learn more at https://www.happyporch.com💌 Subscribe to HappyPorch Circular News Our monthly newsletter explores the intersection of circularity and digital tools.Discover inspiring people and ideas Be first to hear about new podcast episodes Explore tools, articles and trends shaping circular techSubscribe at https://www.happyporch.com/newsletter/🎙️ Explore the Circular Economy Podcasts Guide We’ve curated a growing list of the best podcasts exploring the circular economy, searchable by theme, region or topic. Browse the guide at https://circulareconomypodcasts.guide/🎧 Listen and subscribe: Stream this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts or wherever you get your podcasts. Visit https://www.happyporchradio.com to explore more episodes.Mentioned in this episode:Season 10 Celebration HappyPorch Radio is 10 seasons old and we're celebrating in person with People, Planet, Pint!Season 10 Celebration HappyPorch Radio is 10 seasons old and we're celebrating in person with People, Planet, Pint!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy | — | ||||||
| 8/7/25 |  Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - Firmhouse’s recurring commerce platform with Bob Jansen | How to Build Circular Commerce Infrastructure with Bob JansenWhat makes a rental or product-as-a-service (PaaS) business model work, and what role does technology really play in making that happen?In this episode of HappyPorch Radio, we’re joined by Bob Jansen, founder of Firmhouse, a recurring commerce platform enabling subscription, rental and PaaS business models. Bob shares lessons from his journey, from building MVPs as an agency to helping major brands like Philips pilot rental models and now supporting a wide range of circular and subscription businesses across Europe.We explore the operational complexity of rental and PaaS businesses, the ongoing challenge of accessing capital, and why convenience and service are often bigger customer drivers than sustainability alone.✨ In this episode:Bob reflects on the financing challenges that continue to block scale for circular rental modelsWe hear examples of real-world companies using Firmhouse, from kids’ bike subscriptions to coffee and consumablesBob explains how hybrid models like revenue sharing are emerging to address financial barriersWe discuss how Firmhouse is using AI to both speed up internal development and enable smarter, simpler features for usersBob shares how the team is building “digital teammates” that help customers operate more efficiently and with fewer resourcesWe explore the nuts and bolts of the Firmhouse platform, from logistics and localisation to return management and ID checksBob talks about building toward “planet positive” business infrastructure and what progress, not perfection, looks like in circularity📌 Mentioned in this episode:Firmhouse: https://firmhouse.comBikeflip: https://bikeflip.com/Tiny Library: https://tinylibrary.nl/enBaboodle: https://www.baboodle.co.ukThe Good Roll: https://thegoodroll.nl/Boldking: https://www.boldking.com/enCoolblue (NL): https://www.coolblue.nl/enAyden: https://www.adyen.com/Swapfiets: https://swapfiets.com/ Mollie:https://www.mollie.com/gb/👤 About our guest:Bob Jansen is the founder of Firmhouse, a recurring commerce platform supporting circular and subscription models across Europe. He brings a decade of experience building digital products and enabling sustainable business models. Firmhouse powers rental and subscription businesses in durable and consumable categories, offering tools for checkouts, logistics, ID verification and more.Connect with Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobjansenLearn more about Firmhouse: https://firmhouse.com🌍 About HappyPorch:HappyPorch is a purpose-driven software engineering consultancy focused on the circular economy. We believe technology plays a vital role in addressing the world’s most pressing challenges, from climate change to biodiversity loss.If you're working on circular economy solutions, we’d love to support your journey, whether through fractional CTO services, full product teams or practical guidance.Learn more at https://www.happyporch.com💌 Subscribe to HappyPorch Circular News:Our monthly newsletter explores the intersection of circularity and digital toolsDiscover inspiring people and ideasBe the first to hear about new podcast episodesExplore tools, articles and trends shaping circular techSubscribe at https://www.happyporch.com/newsletter/🎙️ Explore the Circular Economy Podcasts GuideWe’ve curated a growing list of the best podcasts exploring the circular economy, searchable by theme, region or topic.Browse the guide at https://circulareconomypodcasts.guide/🎧 Listen and subscribe:Stream this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, iHeart, Pocket Casts or wherever you get your podcasts.Visit https://www.happyporchradio.com to explore more episodes.Mentioned in this episode:Season 10 Celebration HappyPorch Radio is 10 seasons old and we're celebrating in person with People, Planet, Pint!Season 10 Celebration HappyPorch Radio is 10 seasons old and we're celebrating in person with People, Planet, Pint!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy | — | ||||||
| 7/24/25 |  Renting vs as-a-service with Patrick Hypscher | How Tech Enables Circular Innovation – with Patrick HypscherWhat does it really take to build circular business models — and how can technology accelerate that transformation?In this episode of HappyPorch Radio, we’re joined by Patrick Hypscher, a circular business strategist, advisor, and the voice behind Circularity.fm. Patrick brings unique insights from working at the intersection of digital innovation and the circular economy — from launching a software startup to building BlueMovement, a home appliance subscription service inside Bosch Siemens Home Appliances (BSH).We explore the vital role of technology in enabling, scaling, and adapting circular models, particularly product-as-a-service (PaaS). Patrick shares honest reflections on what worked, what didn’t, and how thoughtful use of digital tools can remove friction, support iteration, and accelerate progress.In this episode:Patrick explains why building in-house tech is often unnecessary — and even risky — for early-stage PaaS ventures.We discuss how SaaS tools, APIs, and no-code platforms offer the flexibility needed to support fast iteration and growth.Patrick explores the enabling role of IoT and remote condition monitoring in rental and performance-based models.He shares real-world examples, including cooling-as-a-service from Kaer, pay-per-part manufacturing at Trumpf, HP Instant Ink, and Hilti subscriptions.We reflect on organisational culture, channel conflict, and internal buy-in — and how to navigate these in large businesses.Finally, we explore the importance of iteration, adaptability, and learning cycles when piloting circular models.This episode offers practical insights for anyone working at the intersection of digital systems and circular design.Mentioned in this episode:BlueMovement (BSH): https://www.bluemovement.com/nl-enKaer – Cooling-as-a-Service: https://www.kaer.com/Trumpf – Pay-per-Part Manufacturing: https://www.trumpf.com/en_INT/HP Instant Ink: https://instantink.hpconnected.com/uk/en/l/v2Hilti Tool Subscriptions: https://www.hilti.co.uk/content/hilti/E1/GB/en/support/support/faqs/subscription-portal/general-subscription-portal.htmlAbout our guest:Patrick Hypscher is a circular strategist and the host of Circularity.fm, where he interviews founders and practitioners building real-world circular business models. With a background in economics, philosophy, and entrepreneurship, Patrick brings a systems-thinking lens to his work.He previously led the BlueMovement initiative at BSH, where he helped implement and grow a rental model for household appliances — a pioneering example of product-as-a-service at corporate scale.Patrick also runs an invite-only Product-as-a-Service Roundtable, connecting practitioners working on circular transitions inside organisations.Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-hypscher/Listen to Circularity.fm: https://www.circularity.fmAbout HappyPorch 🌍:HappyPorch is a purpose-driven software engineering consultancy focused on the circular economy.We believe technology plays a vital role in addressing the world’s most pressing challenges — from climate change to biodiversity loss. If you're working on circular economy solutions, we’d love to help make your journey smoother and more successful.Whether you need a dedicated product development team, access to skilled, values-aligned software engineers, or just practical guidance and insight — we’re here to support mission-led teams working toward a regenerative future.Learn more at https://www.happyporch.comSubscribe to HappyPorch Circular News 💌 :HappyPorch Circular News is our monthly newsletter for people working in and around the circular economy and technology.In the newsletter, you can:Explore the intersection of circularity and digital toolsDiscover innovative companies and inspiring individuals Be first to hear about new podcast episodes, events, and ideasEnjoy curated articles, tools, and insights — handpicked by our teamSubscribe at https://www.happyporch.com/newsletter/Explore the Circular Economy Podcasts Guide:We’ve created something new: The Circular Economy Podcasts Guide. After 9 seasons of HappyPorch Radio and years of discovering other brilliant shows on circularity, we realised the podcast space needed a central, searchable place to explore the best voices in circular innovation.The guide is curated and growing, searchable by theme, region, or keyword, and open for submissions — anyone can suggest shows or episodes to be added.Browse the guide at https://circulareconomypodcasts.guide/Listen and subscribe:Stream this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, iHeart, Pocket Casts — or wherever you get your podcasts.Visit https://www.happyporchradio.com to explore more episodes.Mentioned in this episode:Season 10 Celebration HappyPorch Radio is 10 seasons old and we're celebrating in person with People, Planet, Pint!Season 10 Celebration HappyPorch Radio is 10 seasons old and we're celebrating in person with People, Planet, Pint!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy | — | ||||||
| 7/10/25 |  Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - everything but the baby with Katie Hanton-Parr | Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast!In this episode our hosts Barry O’Kane and Tandi Tuakli are joined by Katie Hanton-Parr, the visionary founder of Baboodle - a circular rental platform specifically designed for baby equipment.Katie’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and innovation—born out of her own experience as a parent grappling with the challenges of accessing safe, high-quality baby gear without the waste and cost of traditional ownership.Throughout the episode Katie talks about the many layers involved in running a circular rental business in such a sensitive and highly regulated space. From managing rigorous safety and hygiene standards to the complexities of reverse logistics, Katie explains what it takes to keep every item in Baboodle’s inventory reliable and ready for the next family. One of the key themes is repairability: ensuring products can be fixed and maintained rather than discarded, which is vital to the sustainability mission but often tricky in practice.We also delve into the technology that underpins Baboodle’s operations. Katie shares how the team integrates specialised circular economy software for handling rental logistics, inventory management, and refurbishment workflows. She gives examples of crucial tools for digital subscriptions and recurring billing, combined with seamless warehouse and fulfillment operations. This tech stack allows Baboodle to handle complex customer journeys, whether it’s a simple rental, a rent-to-own arrangement, or a resale option, all while maintaining transparency and control over each product’s lifecycle. Katie emphasizes how crucial it is to have a system built specifically for circularity—not just repurposed e-commerce tech—so that the platform can scale and adapt.Tune in to hear more about Katie’s blend of practical wisdom, innovative use of technology, and genuine care for families and the environment that makes this episode truly inspiring!This podcast is brought to you by HappyPorch. We specialise in technology and software development for Circular Economy minded purpose-driven businesses. Our podcast focuses mostly on: Circular Economy, Digital Enablers, Technology, Software, Circular Solutions, Fashion & Textiles, Circular Strategies, Digital, Reuse, Circular Design, Circularity, Systems Thinking, Economics, Data, Platforms, Degrowth, Policy & Regulation, Collaboration, Materials, Supply Chain, Biological Cycles, Materials, Food Waste, Biomimicry, Construction, Modular Design, Culture & Language, Zero Waste, Digital Passports, Life Cycle Assessment, Recycling, Reverse Logistics, Materials, Sharing Economy, Manufacturing, Efficiency, Environmental Impact and much more!Mentioned in this episode:Season 10 Celebration HappyPorch Radio is 10 seasons old and we're celebrating in person with People, Planet, Pint!Season 10 Celebration HappyPorch Radio is 10 seasons old and we're celebrating in person with People, Planet, Pint!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy | — | ||||||
| 6/26/25 |  Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - Product-as-a-Service with Yann Toutant | Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast!In this episode our hosts Barry O’Kane and Jo Weston are joined by Yann Toutant, CEO and Co-founder of Black Winch who are the world's exclusive authority in Product-As-A-Service (PaaS) solutions. At the beginning of the conversation Yann explains Black Winch’s work and how they engage, inspire and empower intrapreneurs to achieve their PaaS ambitions by building and scaling their in-house recurring revenue models. Drawing on his experience guiding manufacturers through the transition to outcome-based services, Yann offers a deep dive into both the opportunities and the operational realities of implementing PaaS and discusses the importance of a long-term thinking strategy to make PaaS successful in any business.Yann also highlights key differences between B2B and B2C adoption of as-a-service models and talks about how technology plays a critical role in enabling these models. He outlines the importance of asset tracking, consumption data, billing complexity management, and reverse logistics—all underpinned by flexible tech stacks that evolve as the business scales. Looking ahead, Yann envisions that manufacturers will want to retain ownership of raw materials and explains how urban mining and material recovery will become strategic advantages.Tune in to learn about how new generations of data-driven leaders will continue to accelerate the shift towards PaaS and much more!This podcast is brought to you by HappyPorch. We specialise in technology and software development for Circular Economy minded purpose-driven businesses. Our podcast focuses mostly on: Circular Economy, Digital Enablers, Technology, Software, Circular Solutions, Fashion & Textiles, Circular Strategies, Digital, Reuse, Circular Design, Circularity, Systems Thinking, Economics, Data, Platforms, Degrowth, Policy & Regulation, Collaboration, Materials, Supply Chain, Biological Cycles, Materials, Food Waste, Biomimicry, Construction, Modular Design, Culture & Language, Zero Waste, Digital Passports, Life Cycle Assessment, Recycling, Reverse Logistics, Materials, Sharing Economy, Manufacturing, Efficiency, Environmental Impact and much more!Mentioned in this episode:Season 10 Celebration HappyPorch Radio is 10 seasons old and we're celebrating in person with People, Planet, Pint!Season 10 Celebration HappyPorch Radio is 10 seasons old and we're celebrating in person with People, Planet, Pint!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy | — | ||||||
| 6/12/25 |  Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - Building Circular Commerce in Shopify with Ryan Atkins | Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast!In this episode our hosts Barry O’Kane and Tandi Tuakli are joined by Ryan Atkins, the co-founder and CEO of Supercycle - a circular commerce platform that enables rental and resale natively in Shopify.Ryan explains that scaling circular business models depends on overcoming integration challenges between physical product flows (repair, refurbishment, cleaning) and digital commerce (Shopify, customer experience). In this conversation we learn that while platforms like Supercycle can provide the core technology and integration "pipes," each brand has unique requirements in logistics, customer experience, product flows, and back office systems.Ryan also discusses collaborations with specialist partners, from 3PLs that can handle circular operations to integration and professional services partners that allow brands to tailor and scale their circular offerings. Without this ecosystem of enablers, it would be impossible to support the variety of customer journeys that circular models demand. Tune in to learn more about how circularity is reshaping e-commerce, the technology driving it, and why strong partnerships are the foundation of successful circular systems!This podcast is brought to you by HappyPorch. We specialise in technology and software development for Circular Economy minded purpose-driven businesses. Our podcast focuses mostly on: Circular Economy, Digital Enablers, Technology, Software, Circular Solutions, Fashion & Textiles, Circular Strategies, Digital, Reuse, Circular Design, Circularity, Systems Thinking, Economics, Data, Platforms, Degrowth, Policy & Regulation, Collaboration, Materials, Supply Chain, Biological Cycles, Materials, Food Waste, Biomimicry, Construction, Modular Design, Culture & Language, Zero Waste, Digital Passports, Life Cycle Assessment, Recycling, Reverse Logistics, Materials, Sharing Economy, Manufacturing, Efficiency, Environmental Impact and much more!Mentioned in this episode:Season 10 Celebration HappyPorch Radio is 10 seasons old and we're celebrating in person with People, Planet, Pint!Season 10 Celebration HappyPorch Radio is 10 seasons old and we're celebrating in person with People, Planet, Pint!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy | — | ||||||
| 5/29/25 |  Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - A view from academia with Dr Lucy Wishart | Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast!Our hosts are joined by Lucy Wishart, lecturer in Circular Economy and Sustainable Transformations at the University of Edinburgh. In this episode they explore how rental models fit into academic, practical, and social aspects of circularity.From the idea of “consumption work” (and how rental reduces it) to what makes circular systems messy by nature, this conversation is packed with insight.Lucy explains how rental plays a key role in circular economy frameworks like the Nine R’s and Product-Service Systems, offering an alternative to ownership-based consumption.The discussion explores both the potential and pitfalls of rental - from shifting consumption habits to labor and logistical challenges. "There’s a distinction between circularity and the circular economy. Circularity can be quite small scale and local… but the circular economy requires more than one product, more than one organisation — it’s collective. It requires us to work together."This podcast is brought to you by HappyPorch. We specialise in technology and software development for Circular Economy minded purpose-driven businesses. Our podcast focuses mostly on: Circular Economy, Digital Enablers, Technology, Software, Circular Solutions, Fashion & Textiles, Circular Strategies, Digital, Reuse, Circular Design, Circularity, Systems Thinking, Economics, Data, Platforms, Degrowth, Policy & Regulation, Collaboration, Materials, Supply Chain, Biological Cycles, Materials, Food Waste, Biomimicry, Construction, Modular Design, Culture & Language, Zero Waste, Digital Passports, Life Cycle Assessment, Recycling, Reverse Logistics, Materials, Sharing Economy, Manufacturing, Efficiency, Environmental Impact and much more!Mentioned in this episode:Season 10 Celebration HappyPorch Radio is 10 seasons old and we're celebrating in person with People, Planet, Pint!Season 10 Celebration HappyPorch Radio is 10 seasons old and we're celebrating in person with People, Planet, Pint!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy | — | ||||||
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