The Circular Future - 2023 in Review

Welcome to this inaugural edition of The Circular Future newsletter!

The Circular Future podcast came about when a few of us at Quantum Lifecycle Partners sat around wondering: how do we have conversations around important topics in reuse, recycling and sustainability?

Then the idea came: a podcast! ?

None of us had done a podcast before, so we have learned on the go, been coached by expert advisors and learned a ton!

We’re happy to say that we’ve not only been renewed for "season 2", we’re also making this bigger: a monthly newsletter to share industry news, trends we’re watching and new podcast episodes.

Interviews with thoughts leaders and innovators in business sustainability

We've interviewed thought leaders and innovators in business sustainability from Canada and around the world.

In 2023, we released 19 episodes, all focused on helping educate and foster sustainability champions in companies.

To make it easy for our future listeners, here's a rundown/glimpse/ of truly insightful conversations we've had with our guests so far.

Trends in reuse and recycle of e-waste

• Gary Diamond shares about current trends in the e-waste industry in this episode
• Clayton Miller and Mark Cooper discuss the virtues of reuse vs. recycling in this episode
• Lorri L. Guilbeault explores the importance of data erasure for end-of-use IT assets in this episode
• Sarah Kim and Dan Leif highlight top issues in IT remarketing and recycling according to E-Reuse and E-Scrap in this episode
• Roger Greive from R2 Certification takes us through the past, present, and future of the R2 Recycling Standards in this episode

Integrating sustainability throughout the organization

• Marie-Helene Labrie ASC, C. Dir. of Cogeco Inc. shares insights on actioning sustainability targets throughout an organization in this episode
• Explore ESG basics and driving sustainability from your role in this episode
• Delve into the importance of certifications in sustainability in this episode
• Discover the three principles of a circular workplace in this episode
• R. Wayne Proulx CSP -P and Clayton Miller discuss leveraging vendors to maximize sustainability efforts in this episode

?Understanding carbon emissions

• Rafiq Dhanji helps us understand transportation emissions by mode in this episode
• Jordan Lypchuk, MBA of ziing demystifies carbon credits and how businesses can navigate the “wild west” in this episode
• Natalie Betts of Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) outlines what companies need to be prepared for regarding carbon emissions in this episode
• Find out how to achieve efficiencies and carbon savings through shipping in this episode

Actioning a Circular Economy

• Yann Toutant discusses shifting to an "as-a-service" business model in this episode
• Erin Andrews explores how the startup ecosystem will shape the circular economy in this episode
• Meghan Wilson of The Daniels Corporation shares insights on building a circular economy hub in this episode
• Natasha Shute, CFCS of HSBC Commercial Banking talks about sustainable business financing and empowering SMEs to go green in this episode?????????

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This newsletter will be published monthly, giving you news on business sustainability and the latest podcast episodes.

And remember, if you need help with remarketing or recycling your redundant IT equipment, we’d love to chat. Send us a message or contact us through the Quantum website.

Thank you for being a circular future champion in your company and beyond.

Here's to a circular 2024!?