The idea of a “circular economy” aims at reducing the use of natural resources by considering products from “cradle to cradle”, making the recycling and reuse of materials a basic principle of economic life. It is connected to the turn away from economic growth, traditionally understood, as aim of the economy, as discussed in the “degrowth” or “postgrowth” literature.
What do these new models mean for work? Can work also be “circular”? What can one learn from non-traditional economic models, such as alternative forms of agriculture, about work that has left the growth mindset? Can work in a degrowth world still allow for personal growth and development, and how could a transition to such forms of work take place in different economic, cultural, and political contexts?
Speakers
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Moderator: Dr. Lisa Herzog |
Dr. Lisa Herzog teaches political philosophy, with a focus on the philosophy of work. She has been on the core team of #DemocratizeWork since 2020. |
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Speaker: Dr. Martin Kuhlmann |
Dr. Martin Kuhlmann is the Director of the Sociological Research Institute / Soziologisches Forschungsinstitut (SOFI) e.V. at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen. His research covers the broad fields of sociology of work and labour relations. Martin has published on issues like work and new technologies, innovative work policies, sustainable work systems, and on current trends in labour relations. His most recent research project is on work and labour related to the idea of a circular economy. You can view Martin's slides here. |
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Speaker: Frithjof Laubinger |
Frithjof Laubinger is an environmental economist at the Environment Directorate of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). He focuses primarily on waste, resource efficiency and circular economy policy issues. He was involved in OECD’s work stream on the labour implications of the circular economy. Frithjof holds a Master's degree (MSc) in Environmental Economics and Policy from the Institute of Sustainable Resources at University College London and a Bachelor degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Amsterdam University College. You can view Frithjof's slides here. |
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Speaker: Wairimu Mwangi |
Wairimu Mwangi is a director at Loopworks Ventures; an Enterprise Support Organization (ESO) and currently the Adelphi’s implementing partner in Kenya supporting the Circular Economy Catalyst program. She is a qualified Business Development specialist in sustainable Wairimu holds a Masters in Environment and Development from the London School of Economics and Political Sciences (LSE), United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Sociology from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. You can view Wairimu's slides here. |
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