Let's Talk - an ECESP Podcast
Where we have conversations on everything #circulareconomy!
Hosted by members of our circular community at ECESP, all actively engaged stakeholders, speaking from their specific expertise.
Sit back and listen with your favourite reclaimed cuppa.
Episode #6 - Reusable Packaging
18 Nov 2025 - This episode of the ECESP podcast is hosted by ECESP coordination members Rediscovery Centre (Claire Downey) and CSCP (Rosa Strube).
This time out, Claire and Rosa were speaking to Dr. Tim Breker, the co-founder and managing director of the reusable container company. Tim gave a fascinating overview of why and how he started Vytal, and the enablers and innovations that have made them the world-leading company they are today.
- Why is it easier to reuse containers in sports stadiums than fast food restaurants?
- How can cities help reuse operators through financial policies, and when do those policies accidentally hurt reuse?
- What kind of bag does Tim use when he goes to the bakery?
Find out the answers to all these questions and more on this insightful episode.
Episode #5 - Know your audience
13 Nov 2025 - Hosted by CSCP and Rediscovery Centre
We are delighted to be able to share this very insightful discussion that took place between our CEO Claire Downey, her co-host Rosa Strube of CSCP, and their two wonderful guests. Big thank you to Ciara Eustace from DCEE and Jolien Roedolf from Thomas More University of Applied Sciences for taking the time to come on the show.
The discussion centred around citizen behaviours which lead to overconsumption, with a particular focus on high frequency consumers of fast fashion.
- How can we meet people where they are in our messaging?
- How can we harness the marketing tactics used by fast fashion to promote and normalise circular products and services?
- Which Parks and Recreation character would Jolien most like to have dinner with?
Find out the answers to these questions and many more on our packed show now.
Episode #4 - Circular behaviour and Cities and Businesses
14 April 2024 - Circular Behaviour is a micro podcast series from the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform that explores what behaviours and attitudes might shape the pathways towards a circular economy. Join hosts Claire Downey and Mariana Nicolao in this 3d Episode of Circular Behaviour as they engage in a compelling conversation with Veerle Labeeuw from Circular Flanders. Explore the collaborative efforts of governments, companies, civil society, and the knowledge community in driving towards a circular economy.
Episode #3 - Behaviour change and food waste
14 April 2024 - Circular Behaviour is a micro podcast series from the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform that explores what behaviours and attitudes might shape the pathways towards a circular economy. Dive into Episode 2 of Circular Behaviour with hosts Claire Downey and Mariana Nicolao as they discuss behavioral insights to make food waste a thing of the past. Our hosts are
joined by Odile le Bolloch from the Irish Environmental Protection Agency's Stop Food Waste program to explore practical strategies and innovative approaches to minimizing food waste in our communities.
Episode #2 - Circular Behaviour and Waste Prevention
14 April 2024 - Circular Behaviour is a micro podcast series from the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform that explores what behaviours and attitudes might shape the pathways towards a circular economy. Join hosts Claire Downey and Mariana Nicolao in Episode 1 of Circular Behaviour as they sit down with Esra Tat from Zero Waste Europe. From community engagement to collaborative initiatives, our guests and host explore how individuals, communities and organizations are innovating to create a waste-free future across Europe.
Episode #1 - Leveraging circular construction to achieve EU’s 2050 goals
In the EU’s construction sector, many successful circular initiatives already exist. But circularity isn’t yet mainstream, as companies face multiple barriers. What are these obstacles? How are they overcome? Where do we go from here to accelerate the transition?
Host: Emma Gervasi, Project Manager at HCH.
Speakers: Hubert Bukowski, Research Director at INNOWO & Anne-Sofie Gregersen, Group Sustainability Manager - Circularity at ROCKWOOL (global leader of stone wool insulation)