The awareness of the circular economy has never been greater and is now underpinning wider transformative changes that aims to design out waste and make better use of our resources. Although we are still a long way from achieving a truly circular economy, huge strides have been taken in just the last few years to make this more of a reality than ever before.
Momentum for this change has come about because of the realisation from government, businesses and consumers that our resources are finite and that drastic measures are needed to avert a climate catastrophe. It has also been driven by many forward-thinking individuals who, through persistence, innovation and leadership, are changing thinking and behaviour.
To celebrate these people, and the many examples of circularity, we have launched our own podcast series called The Reset.
This series gives us an opportunity to delve deeper into those businesses and people who are truly responsible for pioneering our sustainable future. Whatever the size of business, stage of development or success, we aim to share and learn from the inspirational stories of those who are building a new economy that enables humans and the earth to thrive in balance.
First up is Mark Shayler, who has been in sustainability for over thirty years and runs his own consultancy, This is Ape. In this first podcast we examine why we have accumulated so much ‘stuff’ in our lives, how this came about and how we can find happiness in owning less ‘stuff’.
To watch or listen this first episode please visit our Podcast page.
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Keshari joined the co-cre8 team in 2022 and is responsible for the daily management of the business finances including financial reporting, purchase ledger, sales ledger and building relationships with customers and suppliers.
Wayne joined the co-cre8 team in 2022 and brings more than two decade’s worth of operational and commercial experience in the food service packaging and waste management sectors. With co-cre8’s portfolio of three business divisions, Wayne spreads his unrivalled skillset across multiple activities including for our Honest brand, internal Waste and Recycling Stations and System Design partnership projects. Wayne plays a key role in ensuring co-cre8’s operations are commercially viable, building and maintaining great relationships with suppliers, ensuring the smooth success of projects and keeping a smile on everyone’s face!
We welcomed Hannah to the team in January 2022 to grow and develop our Built Environment business division. Hannah brings a wealth of skills to the team including her fantastic communication and eye for detail.
Katie joined the team in December 2021, and plays a key role in supporting the Sales and Marketing Manager with all sales and marketing activity across the co-cre8 and Honest brands. Katie’s main responsibilities include pro-actively developing and reactively managing business-to-business sales opportunities, processing orders, general customer service and supporting with the creation and delivery of marketing campaigns.
Prior to co-founding co-cre8 in 2019, Peter spent 10 years as a UK Director of Closed Loop Environmental Solutions. With a passion for recycling and, as one of the UK’s leading exponents of promoting more circular solutions, Peter created and delivered many pioneering industry projects, most notably the Simply Cups scheme.
James has over 20 years’ experience in the waste and recycling industry. Starting with just one second hand truck, he founded and developed Simply Waste Solutions into a thriving, profitable business with a £35m turnover. In 2020, James decided that he was ready for new challenges and took Simply Waste to a successful exit, selling to Biffa plc for £40m.
Natalie joins the co-cre8 team with extensive knowledge and experience in waste, recycling, and circular business models, with her speciality in Finance. For the last 17 years, Natalie has worked, and was a shareholder, in a start-up, high growth to exit waste and recycling business, with 15 years spent at board level.
Georgia joined the team at co-cre8 in 2020 and is responsible for developing the business through creative thinking and effective communication via sales and marketing channels.
Rachel originally joined the co-cre8 team in 2019 as Customer Service Specialist for Simply Cups. Her role has since evolved, following the launch of the Built Environment range, where she now heads up all logistics including supplier liaising, order processing and general operations of the business.