It's been a pivotal year for the circular economy, full of big ideas and practical breakthroughs.

Before we fully dive into 2026, we’re hitting pause for a moment of reflection.

Join Fin, Lou, and Pippa who have hand-picked their favourite, most insightful, and memorable moments from the conversations they’ve had this year.

This episode may show condensed snippets, but it is packed with big ideas, practical breakthroughs, and the highlights that defined the circular economy in 2025.

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Explore the episodes discussed in order of appearance:

Ep 201: Why do circular business models fail to scale? Going it alone

Ep 188: “It’s a no-brainer”: Arc’teryx on bringing repairs in-store

Ep 197: Stop minding your own business

Ep 179: How are small start-ups, SMEs, and large corporations working together to change the food system?

Ep 185: How can marketers turn ideas into impactful action?

Ep 174: Material security in a circular economy | Energy and competitiveness