Shaping the share economy with Nigel Phan, CEO of Whirli

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Episode notes

Ever considered where all the world’s toys end up? Brace yourself for the ugly truth... currently, one in four toys are unloved within one week of purchase, destined to become clutter and then landfill.

So who is reshaping this market? Enter Nigel Phan, CEO and founder of Whirli, a toy sharing platform that has caught the attention of parents around the world for its pioneering approach to sustainable consumerism, enabling parents to borrow preloved ‘swappable’ toys versus buying new.

In this week’s episode we unpack the notion of the share economy, determining the consumer appetite and market potential for sustainable consumerism. We debunk myths about buying second hand, spotlight Whirli’s innovative approach and dive into the benefits of a circular retail model for the planet, parents and children.

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Keywords
tech innovationcircular economyzerowastesustainable consumerism