Exploring The Business Case for Sustainable Supply Chains and Circular Economy, Ocean Plastics, and the Sea Change in Circular Products in Footwear & Apparel w/ John Holm of Pyxera Global

There is a misconception that sustainability and circular economy
is philanthropy... that it's a project or an initiative. Circular
thinking can be compared to Lean; it's a mindset, it's a space
where you're able to connect a vision, a product to the
individuals inside and outside your organization, across your
supply chain. The truth is that there is a business case for
change and the transition toward a circular world is a fiscal
argument. For example, there are companies like Adidas, Nike,
Puma, and Reebok doing cool things in footwear using plastic
waste as a feedstock and creating new, innovative products with a
circular/sustainable bend.


In Episode 30 (part 3 of a lightning talk series), John Holm from
Pyxera Global explores the business case for sustainability and
circular economy including product innovation, culture, and
legislation. In the US, there simply isn't enough happening in
regulatory environments around single-use plastics and extending
producer's responsibility. However, there are bright spots and
John describes the sea-change happening when you get it right
using the apparel/footwear industry.


COVID is impacting everything we do, including organizations in
the social impact sectors. John touches on how PPE is impacting
our oceans and why we should think about micro-plastics, how
supply chains can help. Lastly, we describe how you can get
involved and champion the work being done. If you like this
series, please subscribe and share a review. We thank John and
the Pyxera Global team for all their work to make the world a
better place.


Reach out, connect, learn more, and get started...


Find John Holm, Pxyera Global at
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnholm/ &
https://www.pyxeraglobal.org/


Find us, connect, and explore at
https://www.supplychainrevolution.com/