CL2B

CL2B (Closed Loop To Balance) Advisory is a leading circular economy consultancy.

Our mission is to close the loop of material waste and facilitate the circular transition in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

16/05/2025

[EVENT - CIRCULAR FIRESIDE CHAT]

♻️ Despite many years of programs, why is the amount of material actually recycled so small? Is recycling the final aim, or is it just one step in a larger process? What would be required to create products that never become ? And as more countries stop accepting waste from other nations, what will happen to recycling in the future?

🔥 In our next monthly Circular Fireside Chat, we will explore these questions in more detail. We will examine the difference between a and a , and why this difference is increasingly important.

Speakers -- Recycling Economy vs Circular Economy
🎤 Kim Lê, Founder & Managing Director, CL2B
🎤 Markus Spitzbart, Component Manager Vietnam, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to Protect the Marine Environment and Coral Reefs (3RproMar), ASEAN Municipal Solid Waste Management Enhancement (AMUSE), GIZ Viet Nam

🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/chjqWzxpXh

Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday May 24, 2025
📍 Location: Amanaki Hotel Thao Dien, 10 Nguyen Dang Giai, District 2, HCMC
🎟️ Fee: Free upon registration
⏱️ Time & Agenda
-9:00-9:30am — Arrival & Check-in
-9:30-10:30am — Fireside chat + Q&A discussion
-10:30-11:00am — Networking

Join us to rethink where waste ends up and more intelligent systems begin!

15/04/2025

Join us for a candid fireside chat over coffee to explore real-world approaches to Scope 3 decarbonization, the opportunities it opens across supply chains, and how businesses can turn regulatory pressure into a pathway for innovation, resilience, and long-term value.

With Vietnam’s Decree 06/2022/ND-CP now mandating GHG accounting and mitigation for over 2,100 businesses—including more than 1,800 manufacturers—Scope 3 emissions have moved from a technical concept to a pressing business reality.

As companies begin rolling out emission inventories and shaping reduction strategies, we invite you to join this discussion led by Kim Lê and Peter Ford to unpack what this means in practice.

See you there!

🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/NHNjqNNaZS

Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday April 19th, 2025
📍 Location: CupidSpace (Elisa CupidSpace), 23 Tran Van Sac, District 2, HCMC, Vietnam
🎟️ Fee: Free upon registration (please support the venue with a purchase)
⏱️ Time & Agenda
-9:00-9:30AM: Arrival, Coffee & Chat
-9:30-11:00AM: Discussion led by Le Kim and Peter Ford; Q&A and Networking

19/02/2025

While much of the world recognizes Vietnam's natural beauty and abundant cultural resources, its industry and sector ranks lower and suffers from issues related to , and .

✈️ This disparity fuels our latest Circular Momentum episode, "Driving Circular Adoption in Hospitality."

🎙️ Andrea Tretti, Associate Partner at CL2B sat down with Duc Bui, General Manager of Amanaki Thao Dien, and Luong Huyen, Co-founder & CEO of ECO Solutions, to explore how using to tackle these challenges while also growing their business.

Tune in and hear their insights here: https://lnkd.in/gGfp23MM

Keep your ear on the pulse of the circular economy transition in Vietnam:
-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_DTpkgF49-eHCFVHCt46uNQtcUEHgXzS
-Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0X1gQXloZfrkavo8KEZJz0?si=1700bd6a4eb6481c
-Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-circular-momentum-podcast/id1765046100

13/02/2025

The textile industry faces a massive waste problem, with less than 1% of materials coming from recycled sources.

🧵 In our latest Circular Momentum podcast episode, "Stitching a Sustainable Future," we explore the world of circular textiles in Vietnam

🎙️ Join Kim Lê, Founder & Managing Director of CL2B and David Quach, Director of GREEN YARN, Bao Lan Textiles as they delve into the textile waste challenge and discuss material innovations such as pineapple fiber. They also explore how we can shift our thinking to view textile waste as a valuable resource, while also addressing the challenges and opportunities in scaling recycling processes and shifting consumer perceptions.

Episode Link: https://lnkd.in/gnBQ5KMU

Subscribe to the Circular Momentum Podcast on your favorite platform:
-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_DTpkgF49-eHCFVHCt46uNQtcUEHgXzS
-Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0X1gQXloZfrkavo8KEZJz0?si=7b74e039b9e64b6b
-Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-circular-momentum-podcast/id1765046100

Special thanks to Waste and Recycling Vietnam Expo - WRV, Preeco Studio, xolve branding and Amanaki Thao Dien for making this episode possible.

21/01/2025

In our latest Circular Momentum podcast episode, "Brewing a More Circular Future," we delve into the innovative practices of a local craft beer brewery in Vietnam 📣

Tune in to discover how waste byproducts such and are being reused and transformed into new products for their taproom guests – a fascinating example of in action. ♻️

🎙️ Podcast Guest: Saori Ushimi, Founder & CEO, 7 Bridges Brewing Company

Episode Link: https://lnkd.in/gc33ngTK

Subscribe to the Circular Momentum Podcast on your favorite platform:
-YouTube: https://youtu.be/2LjsXPAGFvw
-Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0X1gQXloZfrkavo8KEZJz0?si=2d6df80723324094
-Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-circular-momentum-podcast/id1765046100

Special thanks to Waste and Recycling Vietnam Expo - WRV, Preeco Studio, xolve branding and Amanaki Thao Dien for making this episode possible.

09/01/2025

Tune into our latest Circular Momentum podcast - "Talking Plastic Tarps and Trends in Vietnam" 📣

In this episode, we explore how a local Vietnamese startup is transforming used plastic tarps into unique and functionable consumer products.

🎙️ Podcast Guest: Kieu-Anh Tran, CEO & Co-founder, Dòng Dòng

Episode link: https://lnkd.in/gRe7U3ed

Subscribe to The Circular Momentum Podcast on your favorite platform and follow us for updates:
-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_DTpkgF49-eHCFVHCt46uNQtcUEHgXzS
-Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0X1gQXloZfrkavo8KEZJz0?si=2246fb139fe04ca0
-Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-circular-momentum-podcast/id1765046100

Special thanks to Waste and Recycling Vietnam Expo - WRV, Preeco Studio, xolve branding and Amanaki Thao Dien for making this episode possible.

08/01/2025

🎉 We're kicking off 2025 with new Circular Momentum podcast episodes!

Over the next two months, be sure to check out these upcoming episodes:
-Talking Plastic Tarps and Trends in Vietnam | Dòng Dòng
-Stitching a Sustainable Future | GREEN YARN
-Brewing a More Circular Future | 7 Bridges Brewing Company
-Driving Circular Adoption in Hospitality | Amanaki Thao Dien & ECO Solutions

Subscribe to The Circular Momentum Podcast on your favorite platform and follow us for updates:
-YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_DTpkgF49-eHCFVHCt46uNQtcUEHgXzS&si=r7I3FsUijnedCjCr
-Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0X1gQXloZfrkavo8KEZJz0?si=d2903702a3854143
-Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-circular-momentum-podcast/id1765046100

19/12/2024

Tune into our latest Circular Momentum podcast - "Circular Conversations: The Future of Printing."

In this episode, we explore in the printing sector and discuss adapting global strategies to local contexts, circular product innovation, and motivating sustainable consumer behaviors.

🎙️ Podcast Guest: May Lin Tan, Regional Director for Printer, Visual Product, Brand and Communications Leader, and Sustainability Task Force Leader at Epson Southeast Asia.

Subscribe to The Circular Momentum Podcast on your favorite platform and follow us for updates:
-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_DTpkgF49-eHCFVHCt46uNQtcUEHgXzS
-Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0X1gQXloZfrkavo8KEZJz0?si=7cc873c43d07445a
-Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-circular-momentum-podcast/id1765046100

Special thanks to Epson Southeast Asia, Waste and Recycling Vietnam Expo - WRV, xolve branding and Amanaki Thao Dien for making this episode possible.

Impact Sponsors: Seneca Impact Advisors, Starprint Vietnam, GREEN YARN, GreenHub, St. Johns Packaging, ECO Solutions

09/10/2024

🎉 Last week, we concluded Vietnam Circular Economy Conference 2024 with a resounding call for Continuous Action!

Over the course of three insightful sessions - experts, policymakers, and industry leaders convened to discuss the pressing challenges and opportunities to a transition in .

Here are some key takeaways from our insightful discussions:
🌏 Localization Matters: The global push for more sustainable lifestyles and a circular economy requires a deep understanding of local contexts, particularly in the developing and emerging economies. We must recognize the unique values and informal economies that shape these regions to ensure a successful transition.
🚨 The Urgency for Circularity: As we discussed, our planetary boundaries are in crisis and we are a crossroads - "If not circular economy then what, if circular economy, then how?"
💡 Continuous Action from the Ecosystem: There's a significant amount of work ahead to create a robust circular economy ecosystem. From businesses to governments to consumers, every action, no matter how small, can contribute towards a more just transition.

Let's keep the momentum going and continue to work together to build a greener more circular economy

Thank you again to our sponsors: Waste and Recycling Vietnam Expo - WRV RX Global (Strategic Partner) Epson (Diamond Sponsor) GREEN YARN (Silver Sponsor) Seneca Impact Advisors, 7 Bridges Brewing Company, GreenHub, Starprint Vietnam, Amanaki Thao Dien ECO Solutions (Impact Sponsors) xolve branding (Branding Partner) Ivy+Partners (Media Partner) Nam Mê Kitchen & Bar, TBC-Ball Beverage Can Vietnam Co., Ltd. Mùa Craft Sake Drinkizz (Sustainable Consumption Sponsors)

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