Circular business models offer significant value beyond just sustainability, driving new revenue, brand strength, and efficiency. However, they often fail to scale without a strong financial case.

Circular business models offer significant value beyond just sustainability, driving new revenue, brand strength, and efficiency. However, they often fail to scale without a strong financial case. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's "How not to fail" report and a recent podcast with researchers Maddy Oliver and Ella Hedley highlight that sustainability-focused pitches can lower internal commitment. They advocate for commercial collaboration, citing the HolyGrail partnership. Listen to episode 196 for more.

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Explore why circular business models fail to scale in this discussion, drawing from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's report, "How not to fail: Avoiding 10 common pitfalls when scaling circular

Explore why circular business models fail to scale in this discussion, drawing from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's report, "How not to fail: Avoiding 10 common pitfalls when scaling circular business models." Learn practical steps to avoid common mistakes and enable transformative scale. Key topics include circular opportunities, the necessity of a scaling plan, and aligning models with existing business strategy.

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This episode, part of a mini-series on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's "How not to fail" report, examines why circular business models often fail. Discover how to avoid three strategic

This episode, part of a mini-series on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's "How not to fail" report, examines why circular business models often fail. Discover how to avoid three strategic misalignment pitfalls by integrating business operations, customer needs, and product requirements for scalable success.

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This final episode of our mini-series, based on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's report "How not to fail: Avoiding 10 common pitfalls when scaling circular business models," highlights the

This final episode of our mini-series, based on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's report "How not to fail: Avoiding 10 common pitfalls when scaling circular business models," highlights the critical role of coordination. Lead researchers Maddy Oliver and Ella Hedley explain that successful circular models require more than a strong design; they demand empowered and aligned teams with shared goals, incentives, and ownership to scale effectively.

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Permaculture, guided by "earth care, people care, and fair share," provides principles for sustainable living and abundance without environmental degradation. Can this approach scale globally to

Permaculture, guided by "earth care, people care, and fair share," provides principles for sustainable living and abundance without environmental degradation. Can this approach scale globally to meet critical ecological and social needs for human survival?

Featuring Permaculture co-founder David Holmgren, *Permaculture Magazine* editor Maddy Harland, and regenerative farmer Mark Shepard. Hosted by Permaculturalist Penny Livingston.

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