The Circular Coffee Break

Mar 18 2025 58 ep. 30 mins 3
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The Circular Coffee Break dives into the world of sustainability and circular economy with thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Hosted by Michael, each episode unpacks real-world challenges, breakthrough solutions, and inspiring stories from diverse industries. From cutting-edge innovations to practical advice, this podcast offers fresh perspectives to spark ideas and drive action toward a circular future. Tune in biweekly for engaging conversations and insights that matter.

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#50 - Transforming waste to wealth with circularity in Vietnam

Mar 18 2025 30 mins  
Michael Hanf is joined by Quan Nguyen, Director of the Institute for Circular Economy Development (ICED) and Associate Professor at Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM). Quan shares his journey from environmental hydrology to circular economy leadership, offering insights into Vietnam’s bold steps toward circularity.

#49 - AI powering circular value

Mar 04 2025 30 mins  
Michael Hanf sits down with Dominik Patzelt, Director of Business Development at VCG.AI, a German deep-tech startup revolutionizing circularity with AI. In this engaging conversation, Dominik shares how VCG.AI is transforming industrial byproducts and sidestreams into valuable resources using AI and big data—helping industries achieve net-zero emissions while advancing circular e

#48 - From waste to Hope: reinventing fashion with circularity

Feb 18 2025 38 mins  
Michael Hanf is joined by Jan Timm Utecth, CEO at Globe Hope, a pioneer in sustainable fashion and design. Globe Hope has been transforming discarded materials into innovative, high-quality fashion products for over two decades. Jan shares how the company’s approach to circularity has evolved, blending design, durability, and purpose to redefine the textile industry.

#47 - How Circular is the World Economic Forum?

Feb 04 2025 27 mins  
Michael is joined by Harald Friedl, a circular economy pioneer and changemaker with over a decade of experience driving systemic change. Fresh from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Harald shares key insights on the state of circularity, the role of leadership, and the innovations shaping a more regenerative future. They explore the latest trends in AI, digital product passports,

#46 - Engineering a greener future: Circularity in heavy industry

Jan 21 2025 31 mins  
Michael Hanf is joined by Anniina Virta-Toikka, VP of Sustainability at Konecranes. Anniina discusses Konecranes’ journey toward circularity and sustainability, sharing insights on how this Finnish crane manufacturer is embedding circular economy principles across its operations. They explore innovative approaches, from modular design and retrofitting to remanufacturing and susta

#45 - Accelerating circularity: shaping the Nordic transition

Jan 07 2025 27 mins  
Michael Hanf is joined by Elin Bergman, known as the Circular Economy Queen of Sweden, and Circular Impact Officer at CradleNet. Elin shares the remarkable journey of CradleNet, one of the world’s oldest circular economy networks, and the evolution of the circular economy landscape in Sweden. They delve into the impact of new EU standards on circularity, the rise of secondhand ma

Holiday special - 2024

Dec 24 2024 3 mins  
Thank you for the wonderful year 2024! We wish you the happiest holidays and a relaxing end of the year. We welcome you back with Season 3 on the 8th of January, 2025!

#44 - Turning food surplus into value with ResQ Club

Dec 10 2024 34 mins  
Michael Hanf is joined by Kalle Määttä, Chief Growth Officer at ResQ Club. Together, they explore the journey of ResQ Club—a Finnish pioneer in reducing food waste through an innovative app connecting consumers with surplus food from restaurants, grocery stores, and even wholesalers.

Special Episode - Slush 2024

Nov 26 2024 40 mins  
In this Special Episode we had the honor of capturing the freshest insights from 8 visionary guests, live from the heart of the action at Slush. Over the next 40 minutes, you'll discover groundbreaking StartUps reshaping industries and their unique perspectives on the evolving world of circularity. From revolutionary materials to tech-driven sustainability, this episode is a must-l

#43 - Orchestrating systemic change in circular cities and regions

Nov 12 2024 32 mins  
Michael Hanf and his guest Karoliina Tuukkanen, Senior Specialist at Kiertotalous Pirkanmaa or KIPI operated by Ecofellows, explore the role of cities and regions in driving the circular economy forward, particularly through public-private collaboration. They dive into how municipalities can create conditions for circular markets, share success stories like land allocation criteri