Making the global circular economy transition happen
About this episode
The episode discusses the transition from a linear to a circular economy and the necessary steps for global implementation.
Today's 'take–make–dispose' economy operates in a linear way: resources are extracted, turned into products, used, and then discarded — with severe consequences for the climate and environment. Transitioning to a circular economy means replacing this system with one that keeps materials in circulation through reuse, repair, remanufacturing, and recycling. But what needs to happen — both internationally and within countries — to enable a transition to a circular economy at the global level? To find out, Anna Åberg and guest co-host Elizabeth Adetoye speak with Jocelyn Blériot (Executive Lead for Policy and Institutions at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation) and Dr Patrick Schröder (Senior Research Fellow at Chatham House).
People in this episode
Host: Anna Åberg
Guests: Elizabeth Adetoye, Jocelyn Blériot, Dr Patrick Schröder
Topics covered
- circular economy
- sustainability
- climate change
- resource management
- environmental policy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Chatham House
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