The Circularity Podcast
Conversations about circular business models
The podcast about understanding, building and managing circular business models around the world.
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Dive into expert knowledge on specific circular economy topics
Latest Episodes
Best Startups in Critical Raw Materials & Automated Disassembly
How four startups recover Europe's critical raw materials and automate disassembly, and why Knorr-Bremse backs them with proof-of-concept deals, not…
Circular Economy Startup Landscape 2026
Europe's circular startups crowd into bio-based inputs while critical raw materials and end-of-life recycling stay empty, and hardware funding lags…
BDI & BCG Study: Where Circularity Pays Off
A BDI and BCG study sizes the circular economy for German industry: value creation could double to 125 billion euros…
Circular Sovereignty Forum
Can Europe secure critical raw materials without stepping back from global trade? On circularity, supply security, and diversifying beyond single…
Startup Collaboration: How to Build Win-Win Partnerships
Why do corporates need startups to go circular? A venture builder and three founders on turning waste into raw materials,…
Sustainability Reporting: Turning ESG into Decisions
A good sustainability report improves your financial rating, bankability, and credit terms. Fabian Böhmer (EEW) on the real ROI of…
Latest Articles & Insights
Learn more about selected circular business model questions
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Subscription Marketing: Growing PaaS Market Awareness
Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) remains the most significant barrier to growth for Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) companies. The primary challenge is not the service itself, but the need to first educate the market on the “as-a-service” model. This whitepaper addresses the central challenge of customer acquisition cost...
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Product-as-a-Service Trend Report 2025
Product-as-a-Service is affected by macro trends as every other business as well. However, due to the unique character of the business, some implications may be different. The Product-as-a-Service Trend Report 2025 by Circularity.fm provides an overview of the key trends to watch out for in...
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Success Factors for Circular Product-Service Systems
How can circular product-service systems contribute to a company's environmental and economic success? There is not a single answer to this question. One approach has been described by Dr. Anja Eisenreich, Dr. Marianne Kuhlmann, Dr. Manuel Braun and myself, Patrick Hypscher. Success Factors Based on...
About the Show
Circularity.fm is the podcast about understanding, building and managing circular business models.
Each episode features candid conversations with managers, founders and investors, unpacking the numbers, trade-offs, and playbooks behind scalable circular models. We zero in on what moves the P&L - materials innovation and product design, repair and reuse, refurbishment and remanufacturing, reverse logistics and recycling, legislation and financing.
Produced in partnership with top-tier circularity events worldwide, we bring you fresh strategies, case studies, and deal-room insights from the global stage. If you're building the next generation of resilient, low-resource businesses, tune in to Circularity.fm - where circularity meets profitability.