So Circular Radio Show/Podcast
So Circular is a radio show/podcast by Remix Plastic that discusses sustainability and circular economy*. We provide individuals ways they can make a positive change in the world and give local examples of circular economy in action. When: Second Wednesday of the month at 9.30am
Where: Plains FM 96.9 (listen live or stream on demand)
Also available on iTunes, Spotify and Stitcher. Now available on YouTube
Brought to you by Plains FM with sponsorship from The Rubbish Whisperer.
Supported with funding from NZ on Air
*What is a Circular Economy?
Looking beyond the current take-make-waste extractive industrial model, a circular economy aims to redefine growth, focusing on positive society-wide benefits. It entails gradually decoupling economic activity from the consumption of finite resources, and designing waste out of the system. Underpinned by a transition to renewable energy sources, the circular model builds economic, natural, and social capital.
It is based on three principles:
- Design out waste and pollution
- Keep products and materials in use
- Regenerate natural systems
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Third Industrial Revolution (Jeremy Rifkin)
Doughnut Economics (Kate Raworth)
Climate Lab – University of California
The Century of the Self Documentary Series (Adam Curtis)
The Circular Economy - WEA presentation I gave in 2019
How to Save the World Podcast - Waveney Warth and Tim Bat
Glossary
Listen: Plains FM Link
Aired: 13th Nov, 9.30am, Plains FM
Resources:
Again Again cup lending system
Container Deposit Scheme (as part of the Product Stewardship Scheme)
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a charity registered in the UK registered charity which aims to inspire a generation to re-think, re-design & build a positive future through the framework of a circular economy.
The (Pātaka Kai) Open Street Pantry Movement - community pantries around NZ
Airing: 11th Dec, 9.30am, Plains FM
Resources: 
Zero Carbon Bill Passed!
Happy Cow Milk Company (reached their crowdfunding goal in less than 24 hours!)
Global Rich List
Fabric Wrapping Tutorials
Wrappers Delight reusable wrap
Airing: 8th Jan, 9.30am, Plains FM
Resources:
NZ Government's proposed changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)
The Rubbish Trip's Zero Waste in New Zealand in 2019: Year in Review
Zero Waste in NZ! Facebook Group - great for discussing and celebrating waste reduction
Food Stuff's electric vehicle delivery fleet
Use your own container at supermarkets
Send us your sustainability wins or any questions - anthea@clevergreen.co.nz
Airing: Plains FM Link
Resources:
China ban on single use plastics
Climate Change education resource in New Zealand schools (news article and resources)
Face Your Waste campaign in Perth
University of California's Climate Lab
Mike Joy communicates freshwater quality issues to the government and the NZ public
Airing: Plains FM Link
Resources:
New KiwiSaver rules to ban investing in fossil fuels and illegal weapons
Colmar Brunton Better Futures Report
Commercial Composting Resource One Planet
Waste MINZ Compostable Packaging Guide
WasteMINZ Map of composting facilities that accept packaging
Pet Poo - Little Green Dog
Again Again cup lending system
Link: Plains FM
Aired: 8th Apr, 9.30am, Plains FM
Resources:
Accompanying blog post: How a Circular Economy can build resilient communities
Manufacturing face masks - ramping up production
Manufacturing face masks - retooling
EU Right to Repair legislation
3D printing healthcare equipment
Collaborative Coronavirus research
Ethical and sustainable businesses fare better in downturns
Ethical and sustainable investments fare better in downturns
Waste in the news:
Auckland's paper no longer sent to recyclers
Christchurch City Council sending recycling to landfills
Timaru District Council sending all waste to landfills
Mindful Money -
CareSaver - responsible KiwiSaver Scheme
350 org. - Fossil Free Banks
Airing: Plains FM Link
Resources:
Support a Green Covid Response Greenpeace Petition
New Zealand Made Products Facebook Group
Fast Fashion and Textile Waste blog post
A New Textiles Economy: Redesigning fashion’s future - Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Fashion and the Circular Economy - Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Treasure Hunting - Second hand shop database
Ethically Kate - NZ ethical fashion advocate
Holly McQuillan - Zero Waste Fashion Design
Other topics to be covered:
"[So Circular] seems to me to be a nice way of talking normally about a subject that loads of people seem to think is only relevant for hippies and alternative people - its not so threatening or preachy this way"