From Wales to Wuppertal – Prof. Gavin Bunting (PhD) on the similarities between Wales and Germany and how Circular Thinking connects regions
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From Wales to Wuppertal – Prof. Gavin Bunting (PhD) on the similarities between Wales and Germany and how Circular Thinking connects regions
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das ist der Podcast für die Kreislaufwirtschaft.
Hinweis: Sonderfolge in englischer Sprache.
Interview with Prof. Gavin Bunting (PhD) from the Swansea University of Wales.
What happens when circular innovation meets international collaboration? In this episode of the Circular Valley Podcast, we speak with Prof. Gavin Bunting, Associate Professor and Pro-Vice-Chancellor at Swansea University and a key figure in advancing circular economy initiatives in Wales.
Prof. Bunting shares his takeaways from the Circular Valley Convention and explores opportunities for stronger partnerships between Wales and Germany. His work focuses on empowering SMEs, engaging consumers, and enabling systemic change through practical, scalable solutions.
In this episode we talk about:
How Wales and the Circular Valley can join forces to drive impactful regional collaboration
From battery recycling to better solar panels: how Gavin helps companies design products that are not just recyclable, but repairable and upgradable
How his team increased recycling rates by 46% at music festivals – and what this reveals about consumer behavior
Why policy, incentives, and design thinking must align to enable real circular change
Connect with Prof. Gavin Bunting!
Content:
(00:00) Jingle/Introduction
(00:59) Cooperation with Circular Valley: What brings you here?
(03:34) Building networks?
(04:05) Wales vs. Germany: How do you compare the two countries in terms of circularity?
(05:23) What kind of impact can you have on consumer demand to make it more circular?
(08:58) Designing great products that can be recycled – instead of designing products just to be recycled?
(11:30) Boosting recycling: Regulation vs. incentives – what works best?
(13:35) How do you support SMEs and businesses in implementing circular practices?
(18:40) Conclusion/Jingle
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