Explore Advances in Circular Economy Business Models May 6-7!
Join leaders at the 2015 Sustainability Forum for a discussion on how the circular economy has promoted new thinking in the functionality of products, and how they can be used to optimize resources and create new value.
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Advances in Circular Economy Business Models
The circular economy has promoted new thinking in the functionality of products and how they can be distributed in a way that optimizes resource use and creates new value. In this session, panelists will offer specific examples of companies moving from product ownership to service, leasing, and shared economy models, and discuss the associated financial and environmental benefits. Panelists will also discuss advances in reverse logistics and the infrastructure for collection, treatment, and redeployment of assets. Finally, panelists share developments in engaging the public in the circular economy technology and infrastructure developments to increase recycling and re-use rates.
Panelists:
- Lori Duvall, Director, Sustainable Operations, eBay
- Ron Gonen, Co-founder and CEO, Closed Loop Fund
- Bill Shireman, CEO and President, Future 500
- Jim Whaley, Vice President, Global Corporate Communications and Sustainability, Sealed Air
This session will be a part of The Circular Economy: Unleashing New Business Value
May 6 - 7, 2015
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Washington, D.C.
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In partnership with The Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Sponsored by Future 500 and Lockheed Martin
Supported by The Dow Chemical Company, DSM-North America, FedEx, Lockheed Martin, MGM Resorts International, Microsoft, Sealed Air, Shell Oil Company, Veolia.
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In partnership with The Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Sponsored by Future 500 and Lockheed Martin
Supported by The Dow Chemical Company, DSM-North America, FedEx, Lockheed Martin, MGM Resorts International, Microsoft, Sealed Air, Shell Oil Company, Veolia
Media partners include 3BL Media, CSRWire, GreenBiz, and Triple Pundit
