In this episode 🎙️, Francisco Veiga Simão, Resources Passport Product Owner & Project Manager at Excess Materials Exchange, and EIT Alumni Board Member, joins Gonzalo Fernandez to explore "Sustainable Raw Materials Management for a Healthier Society."

They address healthcare's environmental impact and the role of circular economy principles in reshaping industry practices. Francisco provides insights into ethical sourcing and responsible consumption in healthcare supply chains, highlighting approaches that make medical innovations sustainable and eco-friendly. 🌱

They discuss how the 7 R's of sustainability—rethink, refuse, reduce, repair, reuse, repurpose, and recycle—are transforming healthcare. Francisco emphasizes the importance of integrating circular economy principles into medical device design and pharmaceutical production, ensuring contributions to societal well-being and environmental sustainability. The episode underscores collaborative efforts among research, business, and community stakeholders to drive sustainable healthcare solutions. 🌍

Francisco also shares insights from his experience with the EIT Alumni Board and the transformative impact of the EIT Alumni Nodes Project. This initiative fosters collaboration among alumni across Europe, promoting innovation and sustainability in multiple sectors. 🌐

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