The Circular Future - A Quantum Lifecycle Partners podcast
Welcome to the Circular Future – a podcast that facetimes you with the challenges of e-waste and its impact on the world. Join Stephanie McLarty, Head of Sustainability at Quantum Lifecycle Partners, as she interviews industry thinktanks who share their insights on the trends in reuse and recycling of technology. This podcast is for you if you are responsible for managing your company’s electronics or are simply curious about all things e-waste, sustainability, carbon emissions, data security and more. Each episode finishes with actionable advice for business managers and leaders to do their part in helping build a circular future.
Episodes
49 episodes
48. What Data Centre Decommissioning Means
The often-invisible backbone of our digital world, the physical infrastructure of data centers, carries significant environmental weight when it reaches the end of its operational life. This podcast episode delves into the crucial yet frequentl...
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Episode 48
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18:55
47. The Environmental Impact of A.I.
10x the Energy of a Google Search: The Hidden Environmental Impact of AI. In this episode of The Circular Future podcast, host Stephanie McLarty, Head of Sustainability at Quantum Lifecycle Partners, dives into the environmenta...
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Episode 47
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8:50
46. The Future of the Circular Economy in Canada
In this episode of The Circular Future , host Stephanie McLarty, Head of Sustainability at Quantum Lifecycle Partners, sits down with two leading voices in the circular economy movement: Jo-Anne St. Godard, Executive Director of the Ci...
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Episode 46
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35:01
45. 2025 Basel Convention Updates: Navigating E-Waste Trade in a Circular Economy
Stephanie McLarty, Head of Sustainability at Quantum Lifecycle Partners, unpacks the critical 2025 amendments to the Basel Convention and their impact on global e-waste management. Learn how new rules governing transboundary movements of electr...
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Episode 45
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8:53
44. Navigating European Legislation for Sustainability
In this podcast episode, Stephanie McLarty speaks with Julie-Ann Adams about the evolving landscape of European legislation affecting sustainability, particularly in the realms of e-waste and battery recycling. They discuss the complexities of ...
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Episode 44
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29:32
43. Harnessing Technology for a Sustainable Future
In this conversation, Stephanie McLarty and Geoff Aardsma discuss the intersection of sustainability and technology, particularly focusing on how automation, AI, and big data can enhance business efficiency and support circular economy initiati...
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Episode 43
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31:44
42. Understanding E-Waste: Risks and Responsibilities
In this episode, Stephanie McLarty and Steven Napoli discuss the critical importance of responsible e-waste management and recycling. They explore the environmental and health risks associated with improper disposal of electronics, the role of ...
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Episode 42
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23:18
41. The Future of Repairable Devices
Petri Hayrynen, Global Head of Product Marketing at HMD Global, joins us for an insightful conversation about sustainable smartphones. We delve into HMD's innovative approach to crafting devices that are not only durable but also easy to repair...
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Episode 41
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29:16
40. Hamilton Health Sciences: A Success Story in Sustainability
SummaryHamilton Health Sciences in Ontario is a success story in sustainability in the healthcare sector. They have reduced their emissions by 49% since 2016 and have implemented various waste reduction programs. They have also digitize...
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Episode 40
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32:01
39. Celebrating Circular Economy Month
In this episode, host Stephanie McLarty discusses the significance of Circular Economy Month with guests Caitlin Perry and Audrey Manuel from the Circular Innovation Council. They explore the transition from Waste Reduction Week to a broader fo...
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Episode 39
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22:36
38. Behind the Scenes at eSummit 2024
In this episode of The Circular Future podcast, host Stephanie McLarty discusses the recent acquisition of the eReuse conference by CERI with guests Corey Dehmey and Sarah Kim. They explore the mission of CERI in promoting electronics sustainab...
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Episode 38
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22:37
37. Electric Vehicles vs. Gas: Cost and Experience for Long Work Trips
How much would you save on an 800-kilometer work trip by choosing an electric vehicle over a gas-powered one? In this episode, we break down the costs and logistics of a journey from Hamilton to North Bay, Ontario. We discuss not only the stark...
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Episode 37
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12:45
36. What Canada’s new greenwashing legislation means for your business
Canada has introduced new legislation to counter greenwashing, which is already in effect. The legislation, called Bill C-59, is a significant amendment to Canada's Competition Act and aims to address false or misleading environmental and socia...
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Episode 36
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9:44
35. The Environmental Impact of Office Furniture
Can remanufacturing reshape the future of office furniture? Join us on this episode of the Circular Future as we uncover the innovative world of sustainable office furniture with Doug Pilgrim, the Sustainability Advocate for Davies Office. With...
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Episode 35
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28:35
34. Achieving Zero Waste: Strategies and Solutions for Businesses
Unlock the secrets of zero waste in business with our host Stephanie McLarty and incredible guest Celeste McMickle, the Director of Client Solutions for True Zero Waste Certification at the US Green Building Council. Celeste uncovers the ...
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Episode 34
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29:08
33. Measuring Circularity Beyond Carbon
What does it take to measure circularity and improve our global sustainability efforts? In this episode, we speak with Heidi Frasure, head of Sustainability at Green Standards, who shares actionable insights into her company's pioneering circul...
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Episode 33
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24:54
Cybersecurity meets circularity
Can preventable data breaches be a thing of the past? Join us as we sit down with Kyle Marks, the visionary founder and CEO of Retire IT, who is revolutionizing IT asset disposition (ITAD) with a vendor-agnostic approach. Kyle’s journey from Re...
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Episode 32
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32:31
31. Where money is left on the table in ITAD and e-waste industry
In this conversation, Stephanie McLarty discusses IT asset disposition and e-waste recycling with her colleagues, Jim Drohan and David Borins. They explore the factors that impact the financial return of ITAD and e-waste, as well as the mistake...
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Episode 31
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31:32
30. iFixit This! Why We Need the Right to Repair
The conversation explores the concept of Right to Repair and its impact on the circular economy. Right to Repair is the idea that consumers should have the ability to fix the products they own, and manufacturers should not be able to block repa...
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Episode 30
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23:08
29. What you need to know about Quantum’s Sustainability Reports
The Quantum Sustainability Report shows the impact of reusing and recycling electronics through Quantum. It provides waste diversion metrics and emissions avoidance metrics, showcasing the number of devices reused and the weight of materials re...
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Episode 29
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9:13
28. Single serve, reimagined with Keurig Dr Pepper
Embark on a transformative journey through the world of sustainable coffee with Marie-Anne Champoux-Guimond, Keurig Dr Pepper Canada's senior Sustainability Manager, by tuning into the latest episode of the Circular Future podcast. Marie-Anne u...
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Episode 28
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38:05
27. Earth Week Special! What do kids think about our planet?
Happy Earth Month! In this episode of the Circular Future podcast, host Stephanie McClarty speaks with four children between the ages of eight and 13 about their thoughts on the environment and how to protect it. The children discu...
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Episode 27
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25:36
26. Trends in circularity that every business should know
Circularity has become a major theme for businesses of all shapes and sizes. The circular economy encompasses new business models, materials and products, repair, remanufacturing, reuse, recycling, and innovation. The GreenBiz circularity confe...
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Episode 26
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29:43
25. What does the economy need to look like by 2030?
In this conversation, Namir Anani, President and CEO of the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), discusses the roadmap for a sustainable, equitable, and circular future for Canada. He emphasizes the need for Canada to addre...
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Episode 25
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33:43
24. Unpacking trends: reverse logistics, Windows 10 retirement and e-waste collection drives
SummaryThis episode discusses trends and issues in the electronics reuse and recycling space. It covers topics such as reverse logistics, the end of support for Windows 10, responsible e-waste disposal, and companies helping emplo...
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Episode 24
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9:27