Summary: The Circular Economy’s Benefits for You and Me<br> <br> ** Like this show? Want to help it grow? Please leave it a quick review on Apple Podcasts, and thank you! ** <br> <br> Our “take-make-waste” economy has cost consumers billions of dollars and has cheated us out of an inhabitable planet. But it doesn’t have to be this way: embracing a circular economy will save taxpayer money, preserve resources, and lead to an estimated $4.5 trillion in economic growth.<br> Even better? Embracing circularity on the large scale isn’t a pie-in-the-sky proposition: It’s entirely possible to transition from our existing linear model of consumption to a closed-loop one by 2030.<br> Today I speak with sustainability entrepreneur and author <a href="https://www.closedlooppartners.com/team-members/ron-gonen/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ron Gonen</a>. Ron argues that that circularity is not only crucial for the planet, but holds immense business opportunity.<br> <br> Here’s a preview of what Ron and I discuss:<br> [3:45] Exactly how (and why) consumers foot the bill for the disposal of single-use products<br> [7:00] A look at advertising’s impact on disposability over the decades<br> [9:45] 3 fundamental differences between linear and circular economies<br> [13:00] The not-so-obvious benefits to circularity<br> [ 17:20] Why circularity on the large-scale is feasible by 2030<br> [23:20] Common-sense ideas for listeners invested in circular economy benefits<br> <br> Resources mentioned in the episode:<br> <br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/3tEL9wL" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Waste Free World: How the How the Circular Economy Will Take Less, Make More & Save the Planet</a><br> <br> <br> A huge thank you to <a href="https://reelpaper.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reel Paper</a> for sponsoring this week’s episode! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 25% off your first order.<br> NEW FEATURE! Leave a voicemail with your question and I’ll answer it on-air! Here’s how: State your name then leave the show a message at (508) 960-9046. (This new feature only works with audience participation, so don’t be shy!)<br> <br> * Want more episodes like this one? Check out <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/142/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#142: Biodiversity Is Declining. Here’s Why That’s Important</a>.<br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
