What is the Circular Economy and Key Principles with Rebecca Kimber

Getting In the Loop: Circular Economy | Sustainability | Closing the Loop

It’s time to go back to some circular economy basics! In this episode, you'll hear how Rebecca Kimber and I explain circular economy, why we were drawn to circular economy in the first place, and what continues to get us excited about it. This episode is a little different from our normal Getting in the Loop episodes because we originally recorded it for Rebecca to use on her website and podcast, and I wanted to share it with you as well. This would be a good episode to share with your friends, family, or colleagues outside of the circular economy bubble as we try not to talk too technical!

ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST

Rebecca Kimber writes about circular economy products, clean living and holistic health on EarthyB.com. She believes products should be better for us, the planet and the economy, and on her website, she shares her own journey of using simple swaps to reduce her eco-impact while also exploring systemic change.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Circular economy basic principles and the two main concepts for circular business models
• How to slow and close resource flows using cell phones as an example
• Why individuals alone cannot be responsible for creating a circular economy
• The importance of design and systems thinking in circular economy
• Differences between circular economy, zero waste and sustainability
• Why circular economy has gained significant popularity in Europe and how its viewed in the United States