{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Inconvenient Truths","title":"The Circular Economy: What's Holding It Back?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5e105b3e\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4428,"description":"\nWhy Isn't the Circular Economy Actually Working?\nIn this episode of Inconvenient Truths by Granger Reis, host Ben Hewlett, Partner at Granger Reis, sits down with a panel of experts; David Palmer-Jones, Chief Executive of CIRQLR; Tim Robinson, Non-Executive Director of GRS and Doddle; Diane Crowe, Group Sustainability Director of Reconomy; and Jon Fisher, Chief Executive of GRS Group to explore why, despite years of discussion and growing public support, the circular economy remains far from mainstream.\nThe episode explores:\n\nWhy only a small percentage of the global economy is truly circularThe role of regulation, leadership, and business incentivesWhy short-term thinking is slowing long-term progressLessons from countries leading the way in circularityThe challenges facing industries like construction and retailHow circular thinking can unlock innovation and commercial value\nDrawing on real-world examples from around the world, the panel discusses why circular economy initiatives often struggle to scale and why meaningful change requires collaboration between policymakers, businesses, and consumers alike.\nSo, if the solutions already exist, what is truly preventing us from establishing a circular economy? Tune in for a practical discussion exploring the future of sustainability, circular business frameworks, and how organisations can move beyond positive intentions to generate a lasting impact.\nJoin the conversation\nInconvenient Truths is designed to challenge conventional thinking and encourage open discussion around the issues shaping complex industries.\n\nIf you'd like to share your perspective, suggest a future topic or explore how Granger Reis supports leadership teams navigating change, we'd love to hear from you.\n\nFind out more:\nWebsite: https://grangerreis.ai\n\nFollow us on social media:\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/granger-reis/\nFollow Our Host, Ben Hewlett, Partner, Granger Reis:\nhttps://grangerreis.ai/our-people/ben-hewlett\n\nDavid...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/7gAFGrPwdeOrMrIufbyPXbtep-kltXW2pjXNIiT5IWk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wMGJi/MjNlMTQ2MGU0MTIx/MjZiYjg1MzVlM2Qz/MjcyNS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}