Welcome to our new episode of HappyPorch Radio!

In episode 9 our host engages in a captivating conversation with Vivian Shi, a Senior Managing Consultant at Oakdene Hollins, a UK-based circular economy consultancy specialising in sustainable practices. 

The consultancy, despite being a small team, works with a wide array of private and public clients and sectors and have recently expanded their work to collaborate with trade associations, supporting entire sectors in aligning with sustainability agendas, implementing circularity and achieving net zero emissions. 

Vivian discusses her personal journey from a material science and engineering background into sustainability and the circular economy, emphasising the importance of using technical skills to address complex sustainability challenges. She also mentions the increasing focus on biodiversity and planetary boundaries in the context of circular economy. 

.Tune into this episode and learn more about how Oakdene Hollins work with clients to assess materials and drive changes in supply chains, product design and other areas!