Currently we have a linear economy – products are created, used and then thrown away. In a circular economy there is no waste – after they are used, products are recycled and/or reused.

This week our guest is Mike Werner, Lead for Circular Economy at Google. Mike tells us about Google’s sustainability goals.

Here are some of the questions Peter and Jackie ask Mike: Google sells hardware – Nest thermostats, cell phones and so on – what happens to these products when they are no longer useable? How does Google use digital products to help consumers make more sustainable choices? Why did Google commission papers on plastic waste? Are you optimistic that plastic waste can be reduced?

Content referenced in this podcast:

· Learn more about Google’s Sustainability Goals

· “Closing the Plastics Circularity Gap” with contributions from AFARA consulting (recently acquired by EY Canada) and Google

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To see a transcript of this podcast, visit the link (scroll part way down the page):A Well-Rounded Conversation with Google About the Circular Economy (arcenergyinstitute.com)