Ctrl+Alt Sustain

Emily and Felix continue their conversation with the incredible Walter Stahel, the leading figure of the circular economy movement for over fifty years. In this second half of our two parter with the academic, consultant and advocate we tackle what action is needed for the UK to move away from a linear economy, in particular in regards to the tech sector. Get your pen and paper out, because this is a rare opportunity for anyone passionate about sustainability to learn concrete, tangible strategies from one of sustainability’s most influential minds.

Join Emily and Felix as they explore the state of the circular economy with its founding father, Walter R. Stahel. As the most internationally celebrated researcher, advocate and consultant for circular business for over fifty yeas, there is no one better to learn from at this crucial moment in sustainability. In part one of this two episode series, you can expect to hear all about Walter’s amazing journey, his views on the current state of our world and his practical advice to businesses and citizens who want to reduce their environmental and social impacts while saving money.

Switching to renewables as the source for powering IT products, services and infrastructure brings a huge range of benefits alongside the environmental. However, making it happen is another matter. With the ongoing AI boom, fossil fuel usage is exploding and will only grow if nothing is done. This is the problem the GWF was set up to tackle.
Hosts Emily Watson-Breeze and Felix Chadwick-Histed delve into their unique approach as an organisation, giving the industry tools to tangibly improve transparency while campaigning for change. And, as the standard bearers for this cause, you can expect to hear all about what insights the GWF have for aspiring advocates seeking to bring a positive change to the greatest technology of our time - both locally and at international scale.

Without research leading the way, sustainability efforts can be blind. As director of the DICE Network+, Fiona oversees a large team of researchers and change makers at the cutting edge of the circular economy in the UK and beyond. Her team is one of the leading voices in growing the space with research, knowledge sharing and expertise.
 
Tune in to hear inspiring success stories, the bleeding edge of circularity and practical advice for technology decision makers everywhere.

Chris Howes, recent CDIO of DEFRA and head of digital sustainability for The UK Government, shares his journey in sustainability over the past 40 years and lessons he has learnt on the way. As founder of the GDSA and a storied driver of change in the UK for digital sustainability, Chris reflects upon the landscape of the past, present and future as well as sharing practical actions for government, businesses and citizens to reduce the impact of technology upon our planet and people.

Internationally celebrated author, researcher and activist Mike Berners-Lee joins Emily and Felix for a wide-ranging discussion on footprints, practical sustainability advice and the broader state of our anthropocentric world. Hot off the heels of an incredible keynote speech at our GDSA Summit, his advice for sustainability advocates and IT workers is powerful - a thesis driven by decades of research and ground breaking real-world advocacy at a societal level.
 
No matter your experience or seniority, Mike gives real, practical steps we can all take in this crucial moment for our society and planet.

Circularity is one of the cornerstones of sustainable business and consumption. In this episode with Catherine Weetman of Rethink Global and the Circular Economy podcast, we explore the subject from zero to hero and see what successful adoption can look like from across every corner of modern business.
 
As ever, we plumb Catherine’s unique visibility of a mind-boggling array of case studies for practical, realistic steps you can take to introduce a circular way of buying, operating and selling.

Toby Strong is one of the most impactful environmental storytellers alive today. His iconic body of work has touched the hearts of untold millions, fostering advocacy for sustainability all over the globe and achieving real positive change. From the Blue, Frozen and Human Planet series with Sir David Attenborough to the recently released Ocean, Toby has laid down the blueprint for how to draw attention to sustainability.
 
In this first episode of Ctrl+Alt Sustain, we explore how Toby has accomplished these incredible impacts and what we can all do emulate his success. Alongside some incredible stories that can only come from someone as adventurous as Toby, you can expect to learn how to galvanise change in your own life - whether you are already a dedicated activist or simply having conversations at the dinner table.