Have you heard of the circular economy? Most people haven’t, but you likely participate every day through recycling, reuse and other sustainable choices. In this episode of Circle Up, Circular Philadelphia explains what the circular economy is, why Philadelphia is ready for change and how everyday actions fit into a larger system.

We take a deep dive into recycling in Philadelphia, including common mistakes, contamination and practical ways to recycle more effectively. Guests Ben Ditzler from Dyvert and Matt Siegfried from Rabbit Recycling share how their services make recycling easier and give hard-to-recycle materials a second life.

Learn the story of Circular Philadelphia, from its early advocacy for smarter waste systems to its mission of creating a truly circular city. Whether you’re a Philadelphia local or interested in sustainable living, this episode dives in to how the circular economy works in practice and how everyone can help keep materials in use longer.

Featured:

Ben Ditzler is the Founder and Owner of Dyvert, a company on a mission to make recycling obvious. Dyvert provides clear, practical solutions to reduce recycling contamination and make everyday recycling easier for individuals and businesses.

Matt Siegfried is the Co-Owner of Rabbit Recycling which offers subscription and drop-off services for recycling hard-to-recycle materials, i.e. materials you can't put into your blue curbside bin. Rabbit Recycling is on a mission to enable zero waste in a bucket.

Special Guests:

Laurel Hill Cemetery’s President and CEO Nancy Goldenberg and Assistant Superintendent Ryan Bird

To learn more about the circular economy and support Circular Philadelphia's work to transform waste and resource systems for all visit circularphiladelphia.org