Building a Circular Economy: Turning Waste into Opportunity
Note to get in the building - if there's not someone there to greet you - use the call box to the left of the door. Use the search box to find "3" - you'll see one entry. Press the call box and the door will unlock. Take the elevator to the third floor.
This session will explore how circular economy principles can address development challenges by turning waste into opportunity, highlighting ways to integrate circularity across industries and scale these practices globally for sustainable growth and resource efficiency.
Discussion Questions
How can circular economy principles be applied to address development challenges and create sustainable solutions?
What are the opportunities for integrating circularity across industries, from housing to manufacturing?
How can we scale these practices globally to reduce waste, increase resource efficiency, and promote long-term economic resilience?
Discussion Leaders
Abby Robinson is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Build Change, a global leader in climate-resilient housing and systems change, with a background in nonprofit leadership at Atlas Corps and DC Central Kitchen, and a passion for cross-sector partnerships and circular economy solutions.
Aniella Niyondiko is the Founder of Aheza Iwacu, a social enterprise in Burundi providing environmental solutions through waste management and climate-resilient agriculture, focusing on building sustainable food systems and promoting a circular economy.
Anne Dodge is the Business Development Director at SecondMuse, an impact and innovation firm focused on building just, inclusive economies, with previous leadership experience at The University of Chicago’s Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation.
John Holm is a strategic leader and advocate for the circular economy, serving as Vice President of Partnerships at PYXERA Global, where he fosters collaboration across sectors to drive sustainable development and innovative business models.
Juanita Pied is the CEO and Founder of J4Change, with over 18 years of experience in banking and impact investing, specializing in catalytic capital, circular economy, and climate action, and mentoring startups through Techstars and Miller Center Accelerator.
Thank you to The Sidebar leadership team for your support in making this happen!