What if the future of sustainability isn't just about recycling

16/04/2025 1h 21min
What if the future of sustainability isn't just about recycling

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Episode Synopsis

In this powerful episode of Planet Forward, host Preetha Prabhakar sits down with Dr. Ramesh Subramoniam, Professor of Practice at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, UT Dallas, and a global expert in remanufacturing and sustainable operations. With over 27 years of industry experience at Amazon, GM, Verizon, and Delphi, Dr. Subramoniam brings unmatched insight into how businesses can build smarter, circular systems that reduce waste, preserve value, and redefine innovation. In this episode, we explore: What exactly is remanufacturing—and how is it different from recycling? Why traditional supply chains are broken—and how circularity offers a fix The biggest challenges and myths around remanufacturing How technologies like blockchain and AI are transforming ESG tracking Why students and startups are shaping the next sustainability revolution If you're in operations, ESG, innovation, or just passionate about the planet, this episode is your roadmap to what's next. 🎙️ Hosted by Preetha Prabhakar 🌎 Follow Planet Forward for conversations that challenge the status quo and light the path to a regenerative future              

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