In Part 1: Investing to Thrive: Why We’re Embracing the Circular Economy Now, the latest episode of the new Millstone Evans Group podcast Money Conscious hosted by President Sacha Millstone, Sacha and guest Katharine Collins explore Katharine’s sustainable investing philosophy and focus on the circular economy. In a circular economy, products are designed with goals of efficient resource use, and improved ability to reuse, repair, resell, and recycle materials. Circular economy design principles and business structures offer immense opportunities for the creation of new processes and practices with meaningful benefits. New and better data collection is leading to evolving production models.  

In the midst of today’s volatility, things are changing. There is a real chance for advancement in many industries. 

Show Notes:

• Podcast guest Katharine Collins is Head of Sustainable Investing for Putnam Investments. She is responsible for leading Putnam's investment research, strategy implementation, and thought leadership on environmental social, and governance (ESG) issues. In addition, Ms. Collins is a portfolio manager of Putnam Sustainable Future Fund and Putnam Sustainable Leaders Fund, and Chair of Putnam’s ESG Leadership Committee She joined Putnam in 2017 and has been in the investment industry since 1990. She provides analysis of current and emerging trends in sustainable investing, publishes Putnam’s annual Sustainability and Impact Report, and is the author of The Nature of Investing: Resilient Investment Strategies Through Biomimicry. A recognized thought leader, Ms. Collins was named to Forbes 2021 list of leaders “50 Over 50” who are shaping the future of finance.


• There are two episodes with Katharine Collins. Both parts are important, distinct and engaging…and short – about 20 minutes each. Perfect for a car ride, walk or break from work.


• In every episode of Money Conscious, host Sacha Millstone talks with exciting, knowledgeable guests about what it means to invest our money consciously. The title Money Conscious reflects two priorities we’re passionate about at The Millstone Evans Group: putting your values where your money is, and raising consciousness about money matters in an easy, personal and relatable way. 


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