The modern world is built on consumption patterns that are heavily dependent on extractive economic models and constant depletion of resources. Our systems are very good at "taking", but not very good at "recovering" the used materials. How do we move away from the current linear economy of "take-make-dispose" that is built on planned obsolescence and short-term use? How do we ensure that we reuse as much as we can, and design out waste from the beginning of a product's lifecycle? In the DANSIC21 series of webinars, we have invited prominent speakers and businesses to answer our questions and shed light on innovative strategies for a circular economy. In this webinar, we start with a presentation from Camilla Kampmann who works as the Associate Partner for Sustainability Services at IBM and will discuss about the role of circularity in mitigating climate risks. After Camilla's presentation, we are joined with Tina Karme, CEO and Co-founder of Sustory and Outi Korpinen, Head of Sustainability at Adelante Americas for a panel discussion about how to move the circularity agenda forward. Minutes: 0:10-2:00 DANSIC Introduction 2:00-4:00 Case Competition Introduction 4:00-5:12 Webinar Speaker Introduction - Camilla Kampmann 5:12-37:00 Camilla Kampmann from IBM: A digital perspective to reinvent use of resources for a new economy 37:00-1:04:00 Panel Discussion with Tina Karne and Outi Korpinen Follow DANSIC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danishsocialinnovationclub Follow DANSIC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dansic Follow DANSIC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansic_instagram/

The second DANSIC21 webinar invited Annette Lendal, previous DANSICer and current project manager at Ellen MacArthur Foundation, to talk about "Upstream Innovation" and how it can accelerate the adoption of circular solutions. Upstream innovation targets the value creation process and aims at preventing and designing out waste from the very beginning of the product's life, in contrast with downstream efforts which look at managing the already existing waste (recycling). Annette Lendal is an expert on upstream innovation and circular economy packaging solutions. She has worked extensively for the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) as a project manager in the innovation team co-authoring the Reuse Book (2019) and the Upstream Innovation Guide to Packaging Solution (2020). Today, she supports EMF part-time working with the world’s largest FMCGs on how to kickstart upstream innovation processes. She also works with the Danish NGO Plastic Change as an external consultant. She participated in the creation of DANSIC, back in 2011, and served as an Alumni Board member from 2015 to 2017. Minutes 00:00-1:25 DANSIC Introduction 1:25-2:40 Case Competition Introduction 2:40-4:18 Webinar Speaker Introduction - Annette Lendal 4:20-38:14 Annette Lendal from Ellen MacArthur Foundation: Upstream Innovation "Designing solutions for a circular economy" 38:15-56:25 Q&A with Annette Lendal Follow DANSIC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danishsocialinnovationclub Follow DANSIC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dansic Follow DANSIC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansic_instagram DANSIC Website: https://www.dansic.org

In the third DANSIC webinar, Footprints Africa shared business stories from Africa and how they are using waste as a resource. Our speakers, Joanna Bingham, CEO at Footprints Africa and Deborah Ohui Nartey, Research Analyst at Footprints Africa discuss the three key implications of using waste as a resource. After the presentation, the participants had the opportunity to ask questions from Joanna and Deborah about advantages and disadvantages in the presented cases and what are the areas of improvement for business models that use waste as a resource. 00:00-1:10 End of Ecodudu case by Deborah Ohui Nartey 1:10-9:34 ARUP case by Joanna Bingham 9:34-12:23 What can we do as designers? 12:23-25:21 Q&A with Deborah and Joanna Follow DANSIC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danishsocialinnovationclub Follow DANSIC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dansic Follow DANSIC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansic_instagram DANSIC Website: https://www.dansic.org

The fourth webinar will take you through the notions of Circular Design and the journey of one of our wonderful partners WAIR. We are thrilled to have Zablon Wekesa, regional coordinator for the African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) and designer at Circular Design Nairobi, talking on how we can exactly design for the circular economy and what strategies we can employ. Then WAIR will take us through their own circular innovation story and the journey of textile upcycling - from idea to reality. Minutes: 00:00-0:47 DANSIC Intro 00:47-3:21 Agenda and Speaker Introduction 3:21-25:20 Zablon Wekesa's Presentation 25:35-55:10 Wair's Presentation with Lili Dryeyer and Emma Hjortdal 55:10-01:08:00 Q&A with the speakers Follow DANSIC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danishsocialinnovationclub Follow DANSIC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dansic Follow DANSIC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansic_instagram DANSIC Website: https://www.dansic.org

In the fifth DANSIC webinar we explored some fascinating business stories that are tapping into circular innovation. We begin with Maciej Krol, CEO and founder of Kombuccino. Maciej will share stories of his journey, as well as on the challenges and opportunities of implementing a circular business model. Afterwards, Big Circle Studios will take us through their journey and tell stories of circularity across the African continent, by first reflecting on how indigenous knowledge can provide us roots as we move forward. Co-founders, Kiera Crowe Pettersson and Matthew Edwards, will then discuss case studies from their African Circularity Database that communicate how unique the positioning of the circular economy in Africa is as a result of its practices of repair, reuse, informality, and community. Minutes 00:00-4:10 DANSIC Introduction 4:10-5:51 Speaker and Agenda Introduction 5:51-30:53 Presentation by Mac Krol, Owner of Kombuccino 30:53-37:00 Q&A with Maciej Król 37:00-01:16:37 Presentation by CEO Kiera Crowe Pettersson and CEO Matthew Edwards from Big Circle Studios 1:16:47-1:26:29 Q&A Continued with Maciej, Kiera and Matthew Follow DANSIC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danishsocialinnovationclub Follow DANSIC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dansic Follow DANSIC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansic_instagram DANSIC Website: https://www.dansic.org

For our last webinar, we will dive into the minds of Markus Hatting from Tekstilrevolutionen and Jocelyne Landry Tsonang from Africa Circular Economy Network (ACEN). Tekstilrevolutionen is a textile thinking tank that works towards creating a positive footprint in the textile industry for the world and those who live on it. The Africa Circular Economy Network (ACEN) initiative works towards building a restorative African economy. The purpose is to generate well-being and prosperity which is inclusive for all its people through new forms of economic production and consumption and thereby maintaining and regenerating environmental resources. During the webinar, you will have the opportunity to hear about ACEN, Jocelyne Landry Tsonang's role within ACEN and how ACEN are working towards achieving a Circular Economical Africa. Markus Hatting will go in-depth with the challenges of going circular from the business perspective and give some concrete strategies on how to achieve a circular business model. Minutes 00:00-04:23 Agenda, Speaker and DANSIC Introduction 04:23-40:49 Presentation by Tekstilrevolutionen Co-Founder Markus Hatting 40:49-01:01:05 Presentation by Jocelyne Landry Tsonang from ACEN 01:01:22-01:11:51 Q&A Follow DANSIC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danishsocialinnovationclub Follow DANSIC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dansic Follow DANSIC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansic_instagram DANSIC Website: https://www.dansic.org