TOMRA Talks Circular
A podcast that aims to affect real change with real conversations. In each episode, we connect with industry experts, business owners, activists and others, to discuss our transition to a circular economy - the challenges we face, the solutions that exist, and the innovations that could drive us into a waste-free future.
Episodes
56 episodes
How policy changed the landscape – Germany and DRS 2/2
In this episode, we dive into Germany's successful implementation of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which significantly changed the waste management landscape. We will explore how DRS policies in Germany have influenced recycling rates and di...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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24:25
How policy changed the landscape – Germany and DRS 1/2
Food waste is a major environmental issue, and this episode will address the connection between food loss, waste policies, and food safety regulations. The episode will explore how policy can drive change in reducing food waste and ensuring foo...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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19:10
Powering a circular economy with policy
This episode explores the critical role that policy plays in shaping the circular economy, focusing on how governments, organizations, and businesses can work together to drive sustainability. It will look at the evolution of circular economy p...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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26:02
Season 04, Episode 05: Building sustainable spaces
Join us as Chris Van de Voorde, Founder and CEO of JUUNOO, discusses his company’s innovative modular walls and meeting pods that are transforming construction with sustainability and flexibility. Chris also talks about the Circular Value Insti...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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25:45
Season 04, Episode 04: Driving Circularity: TOMRA x WBCSD
In this episode, we explore the powerful partnership between TOMRA and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Join TOMRA CEO Tove Andersen and Quentin Drewell Director of Products & Materials and Member of the WBCSD...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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16:18
Season 04, Episode 03: Retility: TOMRA's path to product circularity
Join Christina Ek, Head of Sustainability at TOMRA Collection as she discusses Retility, TOMRA’s innovative project aimed at enhancing product circularity. Learn how Retility addresses the recycling challenges of black plastics and showcases th...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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11:07
Season 04, Episode 02: Innovating together: Polyperception x TOMRA on circular solutions
In this episode of TOMRA Talks Circular, we are joined by Parshva Mehta co-founder of Polyperception and Andile Dlamini, Head of Digital Solutions, Recycling at TOMRA to explore how their partnership is changing the recycling game.
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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17:22
Season 04, Episode 01: Progress through partnership: TOMRA & Kezzler on why collaboration is key
In this episode of TOMRA Talks Circular, we explore the power of collaboration with guests Lars Enge, EVP Strategy at TOMRA and Christine Akselsen, CEO of Kezzler. Discover how TOMRA's recent stake in Kezzler is revolutionizing product traceabi...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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25:23
Season 03, Episode 17: Positive Tipping Points: Opportunities to Address Climate Change
Positive climate tipping points often spark rapid transformation. This TOMRA Talks Circular podcast discusses how super-leverage points and technology adoption can cut emissions in one key sector and support faster changes in other parts of the...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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30:35
Season 03, Episode 16: Textile Recycling: What it Takes and How to Create Circular Textiles
Is textile recycling the missing link for creating circular fashion? This TOMRA Talks Circular podcast explores what it takes to establish systems that collect and sort textiles for reuse and fiber-to-fiber recycling. Our guest, Vibeke Kroh,&nb...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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28:21
Season 03, Episode 15: Generational Perspectives on Climate Change
Wealthier nations are responsible for much of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. How can residents in these countries proactively reduce their environmental footprint? In this TOMRA Talks Circular podcast, we interview a mother and son duo f...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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19:39
Season 03, Episode 14: The Future of the Circular Economy: 6 Sustainability Trends Driving Business
The circular economy is a lifeline for our collective future. In this podcast episode, Tove Andersen, CEO and President of TOMRA shares her insights on the latest developments that positively impact the circular economy. The discussion runs the...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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19:00
Season 03, Episode 13: Modernizing Deposit Return Systems in Connecticut
For decades, there has been a general gridlock on modernizing or expanding deposit return systems in the United States. But in 2021, lawmakers in Connecticut addressed the beverage industry and stakeholder challenges head-on. In the episode of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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27:52
Season 03, Episode 12: Plastic treaty recommendations to transform the Global South
As policymakers from more than 170 nations come together for the third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (#INC3) in November, intense discussions are underway about which mandates will be in a legally binding global plastic...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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35:35
Season 03, Episode 11: Weaving a new circular textile value chain, together
Did you know that the fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world? It contributes to 10% of global carbon emissions and 20% of global water waste. In this episode of TOMRA Talks Circular, Hilde van Duijn, Head of Globa...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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23:16
Season 03, Episode 10: Reuse it or lose it – part 2
How can we reuse our way to true circularity for valuable resources, and what does this concept look like in practice? If you missed our webcast on Reuse, tune in to this week’s episode of TOMRA Talks Circular, as we have published part 2 of th...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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21:34
Season 03, Episode 09: Reuse it or lose it – part 1
How can we reuse our way to true circularity for valuable resources, and what does this concept look like in practice? If you missed our webcast on Reuse, tune in to this week’s episode of TOMRA Talks Circular, as we have published part 1 of th...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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21:41
Season 03, Episode 08: UN Plastic Pollution Treaty: Unpacking the latest developments
The UN treaty on plastic pollution has the potential to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy for plastic. With negotiations well on their way, we sat down with Nancy Strand, Senior Advisor at Avfall Norge, and Jacob Rognhaug, Vi...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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26:08
Season 03, Episode 07: Sustainability collaboration in action
Environmental, Sustainability and Governance standards are significantly reshaping the business landscape, and it’s not only nature that’s benefitting. Sustainable action has the potential to reduce costs, increase customer satisfaction and red...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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21:58
Season 03, Episode 06: Unlocking circularity with mixed waste sorting
A recent study published by Reloop (in partnership with Zero Waste Europe), highlights the benefits and vast potential that mixed waste sorting – also known as mixed waste processing – has to positively impact not only recycling and recycled co...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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21:34
Season 03, Episode 05: The state of EPR in Asia
It’s been almost a year since we had Annupa Ahi, VP Public Affairs, Head of Asia at TOMRA, on the show to talk about the state of EPR in Asia. Today, we’re happy to have her back to talk us through what’s happened since then. Has intention turn...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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24:42
Season 03, Episode 04: A digital circular economy
Digitalization is transforming how many companies do business – from the ways they communicate, to the ways they create, produce, and distribute their products. The waste management industry is no different. In this week’s episode of TOMRA Talk...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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26:24
Season 03, Episode 03: DRS is on the rise – part 2
In the 2nd part of our episode on how deposit return systems (DRS) significantly improve the circularity of one of the most littered items in the world, beverage containers, Michael Löwe, VP Public Affairs and Head of System Design at TOMRA, ta...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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31:56
Season 03, Episode 01: DRS is on the rise
When we give plastic a value, we help ensure that it is treated as a resource that can be used again and again. This is why deposit return systems (DRS) work to greatly accelerate the circularity of beverage containers. In this episode of TOMRA...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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34:15
Season 03, Episode 01: Across the generational divide: a conversation about climate change
There’s no doubt that climate change is a multi-generational problem, but how do different generations think and talk about the crisis? To kick off 2023, we decided to get climate perspectives across generations. Father and son, Volker Rehrmann...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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31:58