Episodes 43-

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 Karoliina Tuukkanen, Senior Specialist at Kiertotalous Pirkanmaa (Kipi), discusses the vital role of municipalities in driving circular economies. She highlights Kipi’s work in Pirkanmaa, including land allocation criteria for sustainable building projects and fostering collaboration between public and private sectors. With trust, new policies, and funding mechanisms, Karoliina shares her optimism about mainstreaming circular economy practices in regional ecosystems. 

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 In  In this special episode recorded live at Slush, we bring you transformative ideas from eight visionary guests redefining industries through circularity. From groundbreaking materials to innovative tech solutions, hear how these entrepreneurs and changemakers are tackling sustainability challenges and creating opportunities. Featuring insights from ENOUGH, Circularise, Winterent, MATR, Eco:fibr, Spin Ventures, KUORI, and Sensorita, this episode is a call to rethink how we design, produce, and consume. Join the conversation shaping the future of circularity! 

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 Kalle Määttä, Chief Growth Officer at ResQ Club, shares how the company’s digital marketplace connects consumers with surplus food from local vendors, rescuing 10,000 meals daily. He discusses ResQ Club’s mission to reduce food waste, recent expansion into wholesale, and the challenges of scaling globally. Learn how this Finnish company is driving sustainable consumption and creating a positive environmental impact. 

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 Michael sits down with Elin Bergman, Vice Chair at Cradlenet and co-founder of the Nordic Circular Hotspot, to explore circular economy trends in Sweden and the Nordics. Elin discusses impactful initiatives like the Circular Economy Outlook Report, the role of EU regulations like CSRD, and the growing secondhand market. She shares advice for businesses starting their circular journey and insights into Nordic collaboration in circularity. 

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 Anniina Virta-Toikka, VP of Sustainability at Konecranes, discusses integrating circular principles into crane manufacturing and lifting services. She highlights modular design, refurbishment, and electrification to extend product life cycles and reduce emissions. Anniina also explores sustainable supply chain practices, predictive maintenance innovations, and Konecranes’ net-zero ambitions, showcasing how circularity drives efficiency and sustainability across industrial sectors. 

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 Harald Friedl, founder of the Circular Economy Innovation Agency, reflects on over a decade of driving circular transformation across business, government, and society. He shares insights from Davos, the latest Circularity Gap Report, and innovations in agriculture, construction, and finance. With optimism for emerging technologies like AI and digital product passports, Harald envisions a future of waste-free cities, carbon-neutral industries, and thriving local economies. 

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