The Circular Economy – a Must for Business Leaders

In this 30-minute webinar, Jon Smieja, VP of Circularity and Senior Analyst, Trellis Group, Minnesota, United States, shares insights into the geopolitical turmoil and the impact on the circular economy, on the future of the Inflation Reduction Act and the differences between the 50 States in the US. Jon also talks about the infrastructure investments needed to support the circular transition, about recycling and the importance of education as a key enabler of circularity. Finally, Jon stresses the point that “there is a business imperative for the circular economy”.

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This stars Webinar was moderated by Dr Gordana Kierans, Circular Economy Consultant, Managing Partner MGT OPEN; Supervisory Board Member, Circle Economy Amsterdam; stars Alumna, Grižane, Croatia.

About the speaker:
Jon earned his BS in Chemistry from the University of St. Thomas and a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of California – San Diego. After graduate school, Jon joined Steelcase Inc. as their environmental chemist and eventually moved into a role as a leader in sustainable design and development. He joined Andersen Windows & Doors where he served as corporate sustainability manager and was responsible for product lifecycle assessments, material ingredient transparency, and preparing Andersen for a future in the circular economy. Jon is now the VP of Circularity and Senior Analyst at Trellis Group (former Greenbiz), a media and events company that works to accelerate the just transition to a clean economy.