How the next revolution in business will provide for a sustainable future. From founder, CEO and circular economy expert Ron Gonen.
Ron Gonen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Closed Loop Partners, an
investment firm that maximizes value by aligning capitalism with
positive social and environmental impact via investments in
material science, advanced recycling technologies, supply chain
optimization and sustainable consumer products. Prior to Closed
Loop Partners, Ron served as the Deputy Commissioner for
Sanitation, Recycling and Sustainability in New York City during
the Bloomberg Administration. He was previously the Co-Founder and
CEO of RecycleBank. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at
Columbia Business School, where he also earned an MBA.
Ron has been recognized with a number of business and environmental
awards including recognition as a "Champion of the Earth" by the
United Nations Environment Program which is the highest distinction
for environmental protection given by the United Nations and
recognizes outstanding visionaries and leaders in the fields of
policy, science and entrepreneurship, the Medal of Excellence from
Columbia University which recognizes alumnus for excellence in
scholarship, public service and professional life, named by
NRDC/Earth Day NY as the Public Official of the Year in New York
City, a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum and the
Social Enterprise Center Award for Excellence in Teaching at
Columbia Business School.
“This clear, practical book will engage anyone who has felt guilty
while sorting their rubbish.”
—Nature
“Fighting climate change and investing in sustainable solutions
isn’t just good for the planet. It also makes good business sense.
Ron Gonen’s Waste-Free World makes a strong case for an economy
that is more efficient, sustainable, and prosperous – and Ron
has been a leader in creating it.”
—Mike Bloomberg, Three Term Mayor of NYC; Entrepreneur and
Philanthropist
"Advocating a point without descending into mere rhetoric, the
author ventures a well-reasoned case for changing our ways as
producers and consumers. Green-minded readers will learn much from
Gonen’s investigations."
—Kirkus Reviews
“If you only read one book about the environment this year—The
Waste-Free World should be it! No one is more qualified to
introduce you to the future of sustainability than Ron Gonen. This
exceptional book will show you how to unlock the potential of the
circular economy, helping us create a future of well-being and
unlimited possibility.”
—Jeffrey Hollender, cofounder and former CEO of Seventh Generation;
cofounder and CEO of the American Sustainable Business Council
“Ron provides a practical and powerful case for a circular economy,
one that mimics nature rather than destroying it. There is no waste
in nature, and Ron highlights both the ecological imperative and
the enormous business opportunities that a circular economy can
provide—from fashion and apparel to food and agriculture to
plastics and packaging. A timely call to action for the critical
systems change we need in the world.”
—Paul Polman, former chairman and CEO of Unilever; cofounder and
chair of IMAGINE
“No one has more experience or knowledge of the circular economy
than Ron Gonen. In The Waste-Free World he shares his wisdom, to
the great benefit of all of us and the planet we live on.”
—Professor Bruce Usher, Director of the Tamer Center for Social
Enterprise at Columbia Business School
“Ron Gonen, who was already a trailblazing thought leader and
expert in this space, has produced the definitive book on the
circular economy and why it is critical for the future of our
planet. I’m very humbled to have been interviewed by Ron for the
book, which I know will serve as an inspirational beacon of
sustainable business practices for many years to come.”
—John Shegerian, cofounder and executive chairman, ERI
“If you want to learn from leaders and innovators in the
sustainability and circular economy fields on what it takes to
transform groundbreaking ideas on reducing waste into thriving
industries, The Waste-Free World is a must-read. Ron Gonen went to
great lengths to include a diverse set of voices that are
passionate about pursuing a circular economy, with opportunities to
innovate, to be profitable, and to be good stewards of our
environments. This book truly is a meaningful contribution to
living in a waste-free world.”
—Ginger Spencer, director, City of Phoenix Public Works
Department
“A thought-provoking book from one of the world’s earliest
visionaries in sustainability and recycling. Drawing on two decades
of experience as a brilliant entrepreneur, public official, and
investor, Ron Gonen delivers a fascinating perspective on the
interplay between business and innovation and what he terms the
‘circular economy.’”
—Professor Ran Kivetz, Columbia Business School
“If you want to inhabit a sustainable planet, Ron Gonen is your
guide. Ron launched a successful recycling firm while in business
school. He helped New York City learn to compost. And now he’s
building a whole ecosystem to help advance the circular economy.
Wanna do your part? You can start by reading this book.”
—Brett Jenks, CEO of Rare
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