Our circular economy blogs...
In these blogs, we explain what the circular economy is, and how it works. We highlight how you can use it to make a better business (and a better world!). We use examples large and small, from a wide range of sectors, around the world.
Rebound – is it undermining the circular economy dream?
We know the circular economy aims to reduce, reuse, remake and eventually to recycle – but what if there is another R – rebound – opening the door for companies…
Extinction Rebellion – what next?
2 minute read From spectator sport to mass participation? What should Extinction Rebellion do next? Athian Akec’s insightful Opinion piece in The Guardian last weekend, ‘Extinction Rebellion must tone down…
Circular economy bicycle design
How sustainable is your bike? We look at the latest in circular economy bicycle design... Are sustainable, recycled or renewable materials used? Are components designed to be easily repaired or…
Why people are sceptical about the circular economy, and how to convince them
Every day, we hear news about climate change and other critical global risks. Why aren’t we facing up to these, and taking action? Are we suffering from cognitive dissonance? We…
Why reuse is #1 tool in circular economy toolkit
The circular economy’s ‘inner loop’ - reuse, reselling and sharing - forms the core of winning circular strategies. We explore examples of each, look at why you might be missing…
7 circular economy benefits for business
The circular economy has widespread benefits for society, our planet, AND for business. Whereas most reports tend to focus on macro-economic and sector level benefits, this blog outlines 7 types…
The best circular strategy is NOT recycling
Whilst recycling seems much better than landfill, for most products it's an expensive, energy intensive and ineffective option. This article sets out the case for adopting other circular economy strategies,…
WCEF 2019 – reflections
Back from Helsinki, Peter shares his thoughts on the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF 2019). There were plenty of links to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and lots of…
Circular economy – good for our living planet
Catherine's blog for Kogan Page on Earth Day 2019 looks at 3 ways to use the circular economy to help our living planet AND strengthen your business
Rethinking procurement for a circular economy
Catherine's article for a United Nations publication examines the vital role procurement plays in driving circular, sustainable development for the Sustainable Development Goals
5 steps to circular, sustainable packaging
Is circular sustainable packaging high on your priority list? Or are you risking reputation damage through single-use, non-recyclable and badly designed packaging - which is also costing your more money?…
Circular economy in Africa – an opportunity to leapfrog?
Could Africa use ‘lessons learned’ from industrialised economies to create a sustainable, equitable and prosperous society? The world is becoming more aware that a culture of ever-increasing consumption and ‘take,…
To find out more about the circular economy, why not listen to Episode 1 of the Circular Economy Podcast, read our guide: What is the Circular Economy, or find out more about Catherine’s award-winning book: A Circular Economy Handbook for Business and Supply Chains.
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