Transforming Waste into Social and Environmental Impact with Michael Amos | Emission: Possible

Sustainability and circular economy thinking are changing how businesses tackle waste. Circular economy solutions like furniture reuse can deliver carbon savings, reduce environmental impact, and support education and community outcomes at scale.

In this episode of Emission: Possible, host Alan Stenson sits down with Michael Amos, Managing Director of Waste 2 Wonder, to explore how reuse is redefining sustainability. From addressing the global challenge of office furniture waste to delivering education through impactful reuse programmes, this conversation reframes waste as a powerful opportunity for change.

In this conversation, we discuss:
– The scale of office furniture waste and its hidden environmental impact
– How Waste 2 Wonder diverts thousands of tonnes from landfill
– The School in a Box programme supporting 1,500+ schools in 47 countries
– Why reuse delivers greater carbon savings than recycling
– How circular economy models drive social impact and community support
– The concept of a spherical economy and the human side of sustainability
– Why storytelling makes sustainability more relatable and effective
– The role of education in tackling extreme poverty and modern slavery
– How small sustainability actions can deliver collective impact
– What’s next for Waste 2 Wonder, including sustainability cookery schools

If you’re interested in sustainability, the circular economy, and future-proofing business through reuse, this is an essential watch.
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