All Things Circular

In this episode of All Things Circular, hosts Rich Bulger and Victoria D'Arcy are joined by Chris Pattihis, CEO of Renew Kings, for an in-depth discussion on one of the fastest-growing sectors within the circular economy: premium mobile device refurbishment. From advanced polishing and glass restoration to repair technologies and circular business models, the conversation explores how innovati...

In this episode of All Things Circular, hosts Rich Bulger and Victoria D'Arcy welcome Danielle Matarasso to the podcast for the first time after months of working behind the scenes helping drive the business forward. With a background spanning finance, mergers & acquisitions, SaaS leadership, and fractional CFO services, Danielle brings a fresh perspective on reverse logistics and the circ...

In this episode of All Things Circular, hosts Rich Bulger and Peter Evans are joined by Kitty Vang, CEO of YY Wireless, to explore one of the fastest-growing trends in recommerce: live selling. From Whatnot and TikTok Shop to the future of mobile device auctions, the conversation examines how live commerce is reshaping the way consumers buy and sell pre-owned technology. Kitty shares how YY Wirele...

In this episode of All Things Circular, hosts Rich Bulger and Victoria D'Arcy are joined by Sean Doyle of ReCirc IT to explore the growing role of circularity, asset stewardship, and secondary markets in enterprise technology. Sean shares how ReCirc IT helps organizations manage technology assets beyond traditional OEM and reseller channels, providing independent guidance on procurement, lifec...

In this episode of All Things Circular, host Peter Evans moderates a live panel discussion exploring one of the fastest-growing sectors in retail: recommerce. Joined by Jacques Stambouli, Matt Leavell, and Dennis Hoang the conversation dives into the realities of building successful businesses in liquidation, resale, reverse logistics, and secondary markets. The panel explores the explosive growth...

In this episode of All Things Circular, hosts Peter Evans and Victoria D'Arcy are joined by Martin Series of Foxway to explore the rapidly evolving world of IT asset disposition (ITAD), device lifecycle management, refurbishment, and circular technology services. With more than 25 years of experience in the industry, Martin shares how Foxway has built a business focused on extending the life o...

In this episode of All Things Circular, hosts and welcome back returning guest for a wide-ranging discussion on the rapid evolution of circularity, reverse logistics, ITAD, and the growing importance of critical material recovery in global supply chains. Since first appearing on Episode 4, David has expanded Circular Connect from a simple newsletter into a growing global directory and networking p...

In this episode of All Things Circular, hosts Rich Bulger and Peter Evans are joined by returning guest Deborah Dull for a deep discussion on the future of reverse logistics, circular supply chains, remanufacturing, and the growing need to professionalize the after-sales economy. The conversation explores the major shifts happening across the reverse logistics industry following the transition fro...

In this episode of All Things Circular, hosts Rich Bulger and Peter Evans sit down with Chase Binnie, CEO of RetailWire, for a deep dive into the rapidly evolving retail landscape and the growing intersection of AI, reverse logistics, resale, and circular commerce. The conversation explores how shopping behavior has fundamentally changed over the last five years, accelerating the shift toward omni...

In this episode of All Things Circular, hosts Rich Bulger and Victoria D’Arcy sit down with Antonio Colicchio, known as “The Returns Guy” to break down one of the most misunderstood and underutilized areas in retail: returns. Drawing from decades of experience across major global brands like Abercrombie & Fitch, Victoria’s Secret, and DSW, Antonio shares how returns are not just a reverse logi...

In this episode of All Things Circular, host Rich Bulger sits down with Bob Lafon, founder of Mobile Disrupt, to explore the evolution of the secondary mobile device market and the growing importance of circularity in the mobility ecosystem. With more than 40 years of experience in the wireless industry, Bob shares his journey from corporate leadership roles to entrepreneurship, driven by a relent...

In this episode of All Things Circular, host Rich Bulger sits down with Jordan Sielaff, CEO of Gierd, to explore how multi-platform ecommerce, marketplaces, and data-driven strategies are reshaping the future of retail, resale, and the circular economy. As more brands and retailers launch their own marketplaces, the traditional lines between direct-to-consumer, wholesale, and third-party platforms...

In this episode of All Things Circular, host Peter Evans sits down with Dennis and Davis, co-founders of Patturn, to explore how technology is transforming one of the most complex challenges in retail: fashion returns. Patturn has built a recommerce operating system designed specifically for apparel, footwear, and accessories, helping brands and retailers process, grade, and resell returned invent...

In this episode of All Things Circular, host Rich Bulger sits down with Matt Leavell, CEO of BuyLow Warehouse and founder of WHSL Market, to unpack the realities of the liquidation industry and why relationships, speed, and adaptability define success in the secondary supply chain. Matt shares his journey from entrepreneurship across multiple industries into liquidation, where he quickly learned t...

In this milestone 50th episode of All Things Circular, host Rich Bulger sits down in Chicago with longtime friend, mentor, and industry leader Biju Nair, EVP & President of Global Connected Devices and International at Assurant. Together, they reflect on more than 15 years of collaboration and explore how circular sales, data, and reverse logistics reshaped the global device ecosystem. Rich an...

In this episode of All Things Circular, hosts Rich Bulger and Victoria D’Arcy sit down with James Lancaster, CEO and founder of Renew IT, to explore one of the most overlooked challenges in the circular economy: what happens to the plastics inside our electronic waste. James shares the story behind Renew IT, an Australia-based company that began processing returned IT equipment, laptops, servers,...

In this episode of All Things Circular, host Rich Bulger sits down with Stephanie Beringhele, VIP Buyer Relations Director at ASD Market Week, to explore how one of the largest retail trade shows in the world is becoming a powerful hub for the circular economy, liquidation, and secondary supply chains. Stephanie shares the story behind ASD’s evolution from a surplus show founded in 1961 to a massi...

In this episode of All Things Circular, hosts Rich Bulger and Damian Polak come to you live from NRF Rev in New York City for a fast-paced, on-the-ground recap of one of retail’s most important reverse logistics gatherings. Joined by leaders from the liquidation and bin store world, including Tom Schultz of Liquidation Motivation and Ben Davis of Bin Mania, the conversation unpacks what really hap...

In this episode of All Things Circular, hosts Rich Bulger and Vic D’Arcy sit down with Melissa McDermott, founder of Reclaim, to explore how AI, resale, and digital product passports are transforming the fashion industry from the inside out. Melissa brings more than 20 years of experience across luxury, high street, and fast fashion, with leadership roles spanning the US and Europe at brands like...

In this episode of All Things Circular, hosts Peter Evans and Rich Bulger reflect on the major circular economy trends shaping 2025 and the innovations poised to accelerate change in 2026. From the rapid growth of resale marketplaces to the emergence of circular fintech and digital product passports, they explore how technology, data, and shifting business models are transforming the economics of...

In this episode of All Things Circular, hosts Peter Evans and Vic D’Arcy sit down with Steve Carter and Dan Hall of Unipart, a global supply chain performance improvement partner operating across 22 countries. Together, they explore how circularity manifests in real, complex supply chains, where reducing waste, reusing assets, and designing smarter processes yield measurable financial and environm...

In this episode of All Things Circular, hosts Damian Polak and Vic D’Arcy sit down with Zac Fratkin of Used Cardboard Boxes to explore a surprisingly powerful circular economy opportunity: large-scale cardboard reuse. Damian and Vic unpack how UCB rescues millions of boxes and Gaylord totes before they’re crushed, pulped, and remanufactured, a recycling loop Zac says wastes enormous amounts of ene...

In this episode of All Things Circular, hosts Vic D’Arcy and Rich Bulger sit down with Thomas Winther Mardahl of Rejoose to unravel one of the most misunderstood areas of sustainability today: accurate carbon emission data for IT products and why it’s quickly becoming a business essential, not just an ESG checkbox. Together, Vic and Rich explore how carbon data has evolved beyond annual reports an...

In this episode of All Things Circular, hosts Peter Evans and Rich Bulger sit down with Alexander Olesen, founder and CEO of Buckstop, to discuss how his team is solving one of the clean-energy industry’s biggest blind spots: what happens when “green” technology reaches the end of its life. Alexander shares how Buckstop’s new end-of-life management platform is helping solar, battery, and EV infras...

In this episode of All Things Circular, hosts Rich Bulger and Vic D’Arcy broadcast live from the ITAD Summit, taking listeners deep into the often-misunderstood world of IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), where protecting data, recovering value, and reducing waste all intersect. Together, Rich and Vic unpack what it really means to do ITAD right. They explore how organizations can balance data security...