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Podcast Ep. 2: Circular economy and trade

Author:
Elina Ali-Melkkilä
March 30, 2023
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Read Time:
32
minutes

Guests: Timo Huhtamäki, CEO, Emmy Clothing Company and Päivi Juntunen, Development Director, SOK Department Store and Specialty Store.

Retail is taking rapid steps towards a circular economy. What do dormant capital and retail reform mean? When can reuse be a real alternative to disposable consumption? What kind of mindset change does it require and who are the pioneers? Listen to why and how Emmy Clothing Company and S Group have started to collaborate.

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About The Author

Elina Ali-Melkkilä is the founder and CEO of Direo, a Finnish consultancy helping organisations build renewal capability through dialogue, reflection, and learning. Learn more about Direo's approach to sustainable transformation.

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