DE RE PODCAST

Pascal van de Poll

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Episode #91

Summary

In this episode, we speak with Pascal van de Poll of the Reparatiecoalitie, who is working to make repair a natural part of our economy again. As a regional lead for repair initiatives in South Holland, he focuses on rebuilding the infrastructure and mindset needed to extend product lifecycles. The conversation explores the impact of planned obsolescence, the role of initiatives like the Reparatiefabriek, and what it takes to embed repair back into everyday systems. From policy to practice, Pascal shares how repair can shift from a niche activity to a mainstream solution in a more circular economy.

“We didn’t lose repair because it stopped working, we designed a system that made it disappear.” - Pascal van de Poll, Reparatiecoalitie @ReTheAgency

Summary

In this episode, we speak with Pascal van de Poll of the Reparatiecoalitie, who is working to make repair a natural part of our economy again. As a regional lead for repair initiatives in South Holland, he focuses on rebuilding the infrastructure and mindset needed to extend product lifecycles. The conversation explores the impact of planned obsolescence, the role of initiatives like the Reparatiefabriek, and what it takes to embed repair back into everyday systems. From policy to practice, Pascal shares how repair can shift from a niche activity to a mainstream solution in a more circular economy.

About

Pascal van de Poll is a key figure within the Reparatiecoalitie, where he works on strengthening the role of repair in the Dutch economy. As a regional lead for repair initiatives in South Holland, he focuses on building the systems, partnerships, and infrastructure needed to make repair accessible and scalable. His work addresses challenges such as planned obsolescence and the decline of local repair ecosystems, while promoting initiatives like the Reparatiefabriek. Driven by the belief that repair should be the norm rather than the exception, Pascal is helping shape a more circular and resource-conscious future.

About

Pascal van de Poll is a key figure within the Reparatiecoalitie, where he works on strengthening the role of repair in the Dutch economy. As a regional lead for repair initiatives in South Holland, he focuses on building the systems, partnerships, and infrastructure needed to make repair accessible and scalable. His work addresses challenges such as planned obsolescence and the decline of local repair ecosystems, while promoting initiatives like the Reparatiefabriek. Driven by the belief that repair should be the norm rather than the exception, Pascal is helping shape a more circular and resource-conscious future.

Summary

In this episode, we speak with Pascal van de Poll of the Reparatiecoalitie, who is working to make repair a natural part of our economy again. As a regional lead for repair initiatives in South Holland, he focuses on rebuilding the infrastructure and mindset needed to extend product lifecycles. The conversation explores the impact of planned obsolescence, the role of initiatives like the Reparatiefabriek, and what it takes to embed repair back into everyday systems. From policy to practice, Pascal shares how repair can shift from a niche activity to a mainstream solution in a more circular economy.