Hello Waste Free World!

I’m thrilled to launch Rewind Waste, a brand-new newsletter dedicated to exploring the world of waste-free and circular products. Whether you’re a student, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a seasoned leader, this newsletter is designed to spark ideas, provide useful resources, and inspire action. Each week, you’ll find content to help you move forward in your journey toward creating or supporting a more sustainable future.

Why focus on building circular and waste-free products? Because our current way of making, using, and disposing of things isn’t sustainable. Landfills are overflowing, oceans are choking on plastic, and burning waste pollutes the air we breathe. Circular and waste-free design challenges the “take, make, dispose” model by rethinking how products are created, used, and ultimately repurposed. By closing the loop, we not only reduce environmental harm but also unlock exciting business opportunities and foster innovation that benefits everyone.

Here’s a sneak peek at the types of articles you can expect from Rewind Waste:

Challenges & Opportunities

Each post will take a closer look at a product, material, or packaging that desperately needs a makeover to stop it from clogging up landfills, polluting oceans, or being burned. I’ll dive into why the current system isn’t working, explore alternatives, and weigh the pros and cons to get you thinking about what could change.

Links & Resources

Once a month, I’ll share a curated list of interesting links and resources I’ve gathered on a specific topic. These might include articles, reports, and case studies—some recent, others timeless but still highly relevant to the conversation around circularity.

Business Ideas

Looking for your next big idea? I’ll share concepts for waste-free businesses or products that are waiting for someone to take the leap. Whether it’s a simple tweak to an existing product or a brand-new business model, these ideas are here to inspire action.

Innovator’s Corner

I will highlight trailblazers in the circular economy space. I’ll spotlight their work, share insights, and include Q&A to learn directly from those driving change.

This is just the beginning, and I can’t wait to grow this community of changemakers and innovators with you. Together, we’ll explore how to make waste a thing of the past and move toward a truly circular future.

Stay tuned!

~ Mike