Opportunities in the Circular Economy with Julia Davies

In this episode, environmentalist and investor, Julia, opens up about her investing journey in the field of climate tech and sustainability. As the founder of 'We Have The Power', an organisation that invests in solutions and startups tackling single-use waste, Julia discusses her mission and the challenge of catalysing practical action towards a sustainable circular economy. The episode dives into the accomplishments, potential, and challenges faced by various circular economy startups that Julia supports, including Dizzy, Revolution Zero, and Clean Bus. Julia also highlights her vision for focusing on reuse over recycling, advocates for changes in consumer habits, corporate behaviour and government legislation, and shares her unique insights on striking a balance between investment appeal and socio-environmental impact.Enjoy the show!Contact JakeLinkedinSubstackContact Julie LinkedinWe Have The Power00:01 Introduction to the Podcast01:00 Guest Introduction: Julia Davies02:17 Julia's Journey to Sustainability03:10 The Role of Early Stage Startups in Impact Finance05:08 Julia's Investment in Reuse and Circular Economy06:24 The Challenge of Changing Consumer Habits07:40 The Role of Corporations in the Sustainability Transition09:58 The Potential of the Circular Economy10:39 Innovations in the Circular Economy: Case Studies12:09 The Challenge of Systems Change in the Circular Economy19:08 The Role of Government Regulation in Sustainability24:29 The Importance of Focusing on Impact in Investment43:16 Inspiration and Advice for Sustainability Journey46:24 Overhyped and Underhyped Trends in Sustainability47:44 Investing in Biodiversity and Nature Conservation48:36 Policy Reform for a Sustainable Future