circular economy resources

Here you can find links to useful resources, so you can find out more about the circular economy.

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Blog

Our thoughts on the circular economy, sustainable business models, and why they're better...

Publications

Our published articles, research and downloads - covering circular economy and related topics

Media

Our presentations and talks, appearances on podcasts, interviews etc.

Book

A Circular Economy Handbook, Winner of Plumes des Achats award (2nd edition has an orange cover)

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Can staying true to our personal values accelerate circular change?

Catherine Weetman 26th March 2024

Our values guide our attitudes and actions, and most people’ deep-seated values support circularity and sustainability. But we misunderstand other people’s values, and that is holding us back. The field…

Book Review: The Wonderful Circles of Oz

Catherine Weetman 7th March 2024

My review of The Wonderful Circles of Oz: A Circular Economy Story, by Ken Webster and Alex Duff. Ken Webster, one of the circular economy's leading thinkers, and creative writer…

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Dreaming our way to a fairer, thriving world

Catherine Weetman 14th February 2024

Millions of us are dreaming of a brighter, fairer, healthier world. And yet, we are held back, by those who want us to keep believing the false promises of consumerism.…

Circular Economy Alliance – Strategic Foresight Board – Report #1

Catherine Weetman 8th May 2023

Want to dig deeper into emerging trends around the circular economy? This first report from the Circular Economy Alliance's Strategic Foresight Board unpacks 3 topics - Intelligent Decentralization; Circularity and…

A circular economy opens up opportunities for the chemicals sector

Catherine Weetman 26th April 2023

Catherine Weetman calls for systemic changes to create value instead of waste. Moving to a regenerative, circular economy is the key to a low-carbon economy and offers opportunities for the…

Chapter in ‘The Circular Economy and the Global South’

Catherine Weetman 17th May 2019

Peter Desmond's chapter in 'The Circular Economy and the Global South' explores how the circular economy can contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It draws on case studies…

Bicara Supply Chain podcast

Catherine Weetman 16th December 2020

Catherine's short conversation with Nuradi in Episode 114 of the Bicara Supply Chain podcast, talking about sustainability and the circular economy

Webinar for Economia Circular Brasil

Catherine Weetman 15th May 2020

The circular economy is the #1 tool for profitable, resilient and sustainable businesses – in this webinar for Economia Circular Brasil, Catherine Weetman explains the benefits for business, and discusses…

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Circular economy conversation on Old Fox Young Fox

Catherine Weetman 29th June 2019

Peter was invited to join the conversation on Episode 12 of the Old Fox, Young Fox long-form podcast. The wide-ranging discussion covered the circular economy, Peter's work supporting circular progress…

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