Raising the Circle

Western films, tattoos, & self-expression. 🐎 Alejandro Franco from Kaffe Bueno, a company upcycling untapped potential of coffee grounds, joined me in a chat guided with We're Not Really Strangers conversation cards. We dive into an array of answers about western films, tattoos, self-expression. In self-reflection, we end the episode sharing what we learned about ourselves (curious like cats). *We're Not Really Strangers is a purpose-driven card game and movement all about empowering meaningful

Coffee is stronger than you think. ☕ Yes, coffee can be more than just a caffeine boost. In this episode, we welcome Alejandro Franco from Kaffe Bueno to share about the untapped potential about coffee grounds. Kaffe Bueno utilizes coffee by-products, such as spent coffee grounds, by upcycling them into ingredients for personal care, nutraceuticals, and functional foods. Together with Alejandro, we chat about: Changing perception of waste Overcoming the challenge of traceability Looking beyond

Meeting first impressions. 👋 Lili Dreyer from VAER, a waste-free upcycled sneaker company, and I chat about how first impressions and meetings can lead our curiosity into bigger expressions (that's how VAER came to be!). Our conversation is guided by We're Not Really Strangers conversation cards. *We're Not Really Strangers is a purpose-driven card game and movement all about empowering meaningful connections. ~~~ Tune in and raise the bar on circular standards in order to Raise the Circle

Sneakers, the Superman in textile waste! 👟 In this episode, we welcome Lili Dreyer from VAER! VAER is waste-free fashion, seeing value where others see trash! VAER contributes to a circular fashion industry by using textile waste to create sustainable, modern and unique sneakers for the conscious consumer. Together with Lili, we will chat about: Rediscovering value in textile waste Fighting textile waste with community and collaboration Big bold moves of persistence Learn more about VAER

From strangers to friends. Hear into an authentic chat with Gabu from Bagabù with the help of conversation cards, We're Not Really Strangers, as we discuss the 3 most important things in life to us. Yes, not an easy question, but we were up for the challenge! *We're Not Really Strangers is a purpose-driven card game and movement all about empowering meaningful connections. ~~~ Tune in and raise the bar on circular standards in order to Raise the Circle. ♻️ #circulareconomy #circularity

From fashion waste to fashionable! 🎒 In this episode, we welcome Gabu from Bagabù. Bagabù is a sustainable fashion brand made of upcycled material created and brought to life by Gabu. It all started in a makeshift studio in the middle of Italy, with 5 thrifted leather jackets and a borrowed sewing machine and now is sending her beloved pieces to people all around the world. Together with Gabu, we will chat about: from resourceful roots to self-taught entrepreneur importance of relaxation and

Welcome to Raising the Circle — a podcast show interviewing passionate people who share stories of creative circular solutions. In this first season, your host Solveiga Jurgaityte, will welcome Bagabù, VÆR, Matt Homewood with Throw No More, Food Sharing Copenhagen, Atelier Tonni, and Kaffe Bueno onto the show. Together, we will discuss: Upcycling textiles into fashionable goods Making something beautiful from plastic waste Hear about community and company efforts for tackling food waste And end