Focus:

The circular economy aims to reduce waste and use design improvements to increase durability and longevity of products, concepts that are highly applicable to rental models.

Can we replace the concept of a consumer (owner) with that of a user (occupier) and advance the circular economy through remodelling ownership, custody and use? How do we increase the lifespan of affordable, low-impact products through the efficient and advanced use of more durable materials? And what can designers and rental models learn from sustainable sourcing of such materials?

This session will deep dive into different rental business models welcoming case studies on how it can work best, the impacts delivered, and the challenges that have been overcome.

Audience profile:

• Owners of sustainable businesses

• Businesses with sustainable products and services

• Entrepreneurs looking to start up, scale or fund a sustainable business

• Investors looking for a deeper understanding of market trends and current thinking in Sustainability

• Businesses looking to source more sustainable suppliers or move to a more sustainability-driven business model

Contributing Speakers:

• Jordy van Osch, Co-Founder & CTO, Chainable

• Rebecca Heaps, Founder, TentShare

• Carolyn Butler, CEO, Borobabi

• Randeep Somel, Portfolio Manager, M&G Investments 

Moderated by Tom West, Founder & CEO, RentMy

Sponsor Profile:  

• Companies offering services for startups

• SaaS rental website providers

• Back office and accounting for small businesses

• Hybrid working and shared office spaces

• Business banking and finance support

• Enviro and sustainability service providers - offsetting, recycling, waste management, energy providers

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