Structure in Chaos: Navigating the complexity of ESG and circular resource flows with AI

Описание: In this episode of Circular Insights, host Lijin Chin sits down with Raphael Schranz, an internationally certified expert in circular economy and resource management, to explore how businesses can transform waste into profitable resource streams.

What You'll Learn:
1. The role of AI, IoT, and blockchain in preventing greenwashing and securing high purity secondary raw materials.
2. Why waste management companies are at risk and how they can transform their business to thrive.
3. Industrial symbiosis in action: Real-world case study from Ethiopia's coffee waste system.
4. Why recycling isn't the circular economy. (and what actually is)
5. How Digital product passports solve Intellectual property and security concerns in information transfer.
6. Energy for transition: the dilemma of high renewable energy prices and fossil fuel phase out.

About Raphael Schranz:
Rafael brings 12+ years of hands-on experience managing 70,000+ tons of technical and biological flows in Austria. He's a three-time certified circular economy specialist, national committee member at Austrian Standards International, and technical expert in the CEN committee working on ISO 59000 standardization. His work combines applied circular economy principles with blockchain technology, DLT systems, and Industry 4.0 innovations.

Perfect For:
1. Manufacturing & production companies seeking waste reduction
2. Sustainability professionals and ESG leaders
3. Waste management companies looking to transform their business model
4. Government officials and policymakers
5. Entrepreneurs in the circular economy space
6. Anyone interested in blockchain applications beyond cryptocurrency

Connect with Rafael Schranz:⁠   / en⁠  

About Circular Insights:
Hosted by Lijin Chin from the Circular Business Association, this podcast breaks down complex sustainability topics into actionable insights for businesses and individuals committed to circular economy principles.

Website: ⁠https://www.circularbusinessassociati...
⁠Lijin's LinkedIn: ⁠  / lijin-chin-4b59a5129