Wise Women in Waste
Join your hosts, Claudia Amos and Debbie Hitchen, as they explore the changing landscape of the waste, resources and circularity sector.
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Through a series of informal conversations, they will touch upon a range of topics informed by current affairs, trends and global developments, looking at them through the lens of women.
Meet their guests as they share their journey, experiences, and insights into innovations, trends, and the role of women in shaping the future of the industry during the decisive decade.
Latest Episode
In this Wise Women in Waste episode, our hosts Debbie Hitchen is joined by Lisa Neuberger Fernandez, Global Head of Sustainability and Ecosystems at 374Water. This episode explores why PFAS and so called ‘forever chemicals’ is an significant issue in the US and Europe and they discuss the inspiration for Lisa’s co-authored book, ‘Rebalance: How Women Lead, Parent, Partner…and Thrive’.
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Wise Women in Waste Episodes
Wise Women in Waste – Episode 21: The Net Zero Agenda, Packaging and Scope 3
This discussion explored the links between packaging and Scope 3 in our day-to-day work with a Net Zero focus.
Wise Women in Waste – Episode 22: Forever Chemicals and Women in Leadership
In this Wise Women in Waste episode, our host Debbie Hitchen is joined by Lisa Neuberger Fernandez, Global Head of Sustainability and Ecosystems at 374Water.
Wise Women in Waste Episode 11 | Jane Bevis from OPRL on Product and Packaging Labelling
In the eleventh episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, we are joined by Jane Bevis from On-Pack Recycling Label to discuss recycling labelling systems and their role in driving consumer behaviour change.
In the twelfth episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, we are joined by Ellen Martin, Chief Impact Officer at Circulate Capital. This episode explores how unlocking investment is driving change in the waste sector.
Wise Women in Waste – Episode 13 | Gwen Frost on Changing Recycling Behaviours and Innovations
In the 13th episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, our podcast hosts are joined by Gwen Frost, Head of Innovation & Sustainability at Bristol Waste Company. This episode explores waste prevention, community engagement, sustainable materials and Bristol City Council’s Net Zero plans.
This episode explores the stretch wrap alternative report Anthesis, Microsoft and 10 other companies collaborated on to find circular alternatives to the stretch wrap plastic used for the transportation and delivery of goods across supply chains.
Wise Women in Waste – Episode 15: Activating Sustainable Packaging Within Your Organisation
This Wise Women in Waste episode explores the opportunity for innovation around design and material choices, the importance of good data, and the challenges and opportunities of plastics.
This podcast episode of Wise Women in Waste explores what sustainable finance is for investors, brands and corporates and how it fits with the circular economy.
In this episode on Wise Women in Waste, our host Debbie Hitchen is joined by Dawn Allan at Anthesis, and Mais Haddadin and Jane Smith at NexantECA, an energy and chemicals advisory company.
Wise Women in Waste – Episode 18: How the US is Tackling Waste and Circularity
In Europe, the waste sector is very heavily regulated with major interventions in the waste management systems, but in past, the US has taken a more market-based approach. This discussion explores how this approach may be changing.
This discussion focuses on South and Southeast Asia’s plastic recycling supply chains, including the current working conditions, how it impacts women and the need for responsible sourcing programmes.
In this episode on Wise Women in Waste, our host Debbie Hitchen is joined by Jessica Onyshko and Pearl Németh from the Global Sustainable Production & Consumption team at Anthesis to discuss the ESPR.
Wise Women in Waste | International Women’s Day: Career Journeys Working in the Waste Industry
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Debbie is joined by panel of women from across Anthesis.
Episode 1 | Introduction to the Sector
In the first episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, we hear from Debbie Hitchen as they share their experiences within the waste, resources and recycling industry.
Episode 2 | Simone Aplin: Waste Operations & Policy
In the second episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, our podcast host are joined by Simone Aplin, Technical Director for Circularity, Waste Data and Waste Crime at Anthesis, for a look back over her 20-year career and forwards to opportunities for the resource and waste management sector during the decisive decade.
Episode 3 | Susan Harris: Aligning the Circular Economy with the Net Zero and Climate Agenda
Our host, Debbie Hitchen is joined by Susan Harris, Technical Director for Circular Economy at Anthesis Group. This episode will delve into Susan’s international career journey in the sustainability industry and her insights into the circular economy across different sectors from a global perspective.
Waste and Packaging Strategies at McDonald’s – Wise Women in Waste Podcast Episode 4
In the fourth episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, our podcast host are joined by, Floor Uitterhoeve, Global Sustainability Manager at McDonald’s, based in the Netherlands. This episode will look back on Floor’s background in environmental politics and how that set a foundation for her career journey in the food and beverage industry.
Driving Behaviour Change for Net Zero in Local Communities – Wise Women in Waste Podcast Episode 5
In the fifth episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, our podcast host is joined by Councillor Donna Stimson of The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. The episode looks at Donna’s background in sustainability and her perspective on waste and resource efficiency as a councillor for a local community.
Joined by Emma Hampsey, Consultant in Anthesis’ Sustainable Production and Consumption team, this episode explores Emma’s early career development at Anthesis, and the work she has been involved with in circular economy.
In the seventh episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, our podcast host is joined by Jayanthi Rangarajan, Chief Product Officer of Synova Tech.
Wise Women in Waste Episode 8 | Lisa Grice: Evolving behaviours towards ‘Right to Repair’
In the eighth episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, our podcast host is joined by Lisa Grice, Executive Director at Anthesis, based in North America. This episode looks at Lisa’s perspective on sustainable product design, with a focus on circularity and new business solutions, based on her impressive career in energy and resource efficiency.
In the ninth episode of the Wise Women in Waste Podcast, we are joined by Nira Johri to look at her career path and perspectives on sustainable business strategies at Rich Products.
Episode 10 | COP26 Special: Did COP26 Deliver for Circular Economy and Net Zero?
For this special episode of the Wise Women in Waste podcast series, we discuss what the outcomes of COP26 mean for the circular economy and sustainable production and consumption globally.
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