Garry Cooper

Shane Campbell-Staton, an evolutionary biologist, discusses surprising species adaptations to human activities. Garry Cooper, CEO of Reaply, highlights how a circular economy can minimize waste, particularly in labs. Urban expert Anika Goss shares insights on revitalizing Detroit by transforming vacant lots, while conservationist Alysa McCall focuses on innovative strategies for human-bear coexistence. Together, they explore themes of renewal, adaptation, and sustainability in abandoned places, offering inspiring visions for a harmonious future.

Join Garry Cooper, CEO and Founder of Rheaply and a visionary in the circular economy, as he reveals the hidden potential of the trillion-dollar waste economy. He discusses how businesses can transform unused materials into immediate ROI, the critical importance of designing products for multiple lifecycles, and why reuse should precede recycling. With insights on the infrastructure gaps that hinder circular economy adoption, Garry emphasizes the need to shift perspectives on waste, recognizing it as an opportunity for value creation.

Experts discuss reviving abandoned places - from genetic adaptations in Chernobyl wolves to creating green jobs in circular cities and innovative conservation practices for polar bears. Learn how communities are reclaiming spaces in Detroit and supporting small businesses with tailored insurance solutions.

Evolutionary biologist, entrepreneur, urban renewal expert, and conservationist share stories about bringing new life to abandoned places. Topics include genetic adaptation of wolves in Chernobyl, rapid evolution in African elephants, benefits of circular cities, rebuilding Detroit one lot at a time, and tracking bears for coexistence.

Entrepreneur Garry Cooper discusses how his company Rheaply addresses the problem of resource management in large companies. They created innovative software to help employees find and reuse items, reducing unnecessary purchases and waste. The challenge was getting clients to recognize the problem and value the solution. Cooper highlights the importance of passion, recruiting champions, and providing empirical data to demonstrate the value of their solution.