The Circular Coffee Break

Michael Hanf and his guest Anne Larilahti, VP ESG at Amer Sports, inspect how different brands collaborate in circularity, and discuss the different challenges of circularity in the sports goods industry. Keep listening to hear how 2nd hand apparel market has shaped the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Hanf and his guest Iida Miettinen, Founder of Kamupak, explore what is needed to scale reusable packaging in the food and beverage industry, how can consumers contribute and help with distribution and awareness, and the need for collaboration across companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the special episode of #TheCircularCoffeeBreak podcast, where Michael Hanf and his guests exchange feedback and ideas on the topics covered at the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) held at the end of May. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Hanf and his guest Sissi Penttilä, Sustainability Specialist at Reima, jump into the world of circularity and sustainability in the retail apparel and fashion industry. Keep listening to hear how Reima is tackling the global apparel recycling challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Hanf and his guest Julian Lauten-Weiss, Circular Economy Researcher, Lecturer & Consultant, delve into the world of standards, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the circular economy. They inspect the need for standardisation in the circular economy work, explain the puristic and holistic views of circularity, and discuss the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation in the circular e...

Michael Hanf has the pleasure to chat with Antti Ruuska, CEO of Green Building Council Finland. In this episode, they dive into the world of construction and green buildings and discuss circular business models, how social and environmental pressures shape the industry, and what is the role of the Green Building Council in Finland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Hanf and his guest Katri Saarenheimo, Head of Sustainability and Communications at the Flexible packaging unit at Huhtamäki, jump into the world of plastics, packaging, and transformations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Hanf and his guest Deborah Dull, Vice President, Global Supply Chain Sustainability leader at Genpact, explore the features and elements of a Circular Supply Chain (CSC), challenges and opportunities related to it, and discuss why the transition to a circular world is a critical step. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Hanf and his guest Timo Huhtamäki, CEO of Emmy Clothing Company, discuss the opportunities, challenges, and trends in the secondhand brand apparel market. While secondhand stores and purchases are socially promoted and encouraged, awareness is still low. Combined with consumption-based thinking, they both contribute to a linear economy. There is a lot of sleeping supply in our closets, so...

Michael Hanf and his guest Shahriare Mahmood, Chief Sustainability Officer at Spinnova, discuss the innovations and opportunities in the world of textiles. With the textile and fashion industries in the middle of a huge green transition, the importance of alternative bio-based innovations, a more collaborative approach to help scale up, and transparency are more critical than ever. Keep listening...

Michael Hanf has the pleasure to chat with Jukka Viitanen, Head of Sustainability and Environmental Manager for Finland at NRC Group and a Board Member at the Green Building Council Finland. In this episode, they dive into the world of construction and discuss the need for a common language about sustainability and circularity and the power of ecosystems to create a sustainable impact. The time to...

Michael Hanf and his guest Tomi Nyman, Founder and CEO of November Consulting, have a discussion about the potential and opportunities in recycling, refurbishing, and reusing materials. They touch on the plastics industry, bring use cases from other industries, and explore the future of repair and reuse. The most crucial change needed in the economy is the mindset and the thinking of consumers. Ke...

Michael Hanf and his guest Jaakko Nauha, Business Development Director at Tracegrow, delve into the world of new business opportunity creations. The discussion revolves around the Neste NAPCON Algae initiative and a cleantech company Tracegrow that makes sustainable fertilizers out of micronutrients extracted and purified from recycled alkaline batteries. Keep listening to hear how to stop wasting...

Taival Advisory is launching a new podcast with Michael Hanf, the Executive Partner, on all things circular and beyond. Michael will host a series of guests with backgrounds in circular economy and others to explore phenomena, thoughts, ideas, and trends related to environmental sustainability, ESG, circularity, and more. Stay tuned for the bi-weekly episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...