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.
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
Growing public concern about plastic waste is persuading many companies to re-examine their packaging strategies. Innovative businesses are starting to use circular economy approaches to develop better solutions and reduce…
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,…
3 ways to rethink packaging with the circular economy
Catherine's blog for The Low Carbon Business Network hosted by the University of Derby
Six ways to create a plastics circular economy
Plastics are fantastic! Those of you who’ve heard some of my ‘tree-hugging’ talks might think I’m being sarcastic…but plastics have transformed our lives for the better, in everything from transport…
The circular economy is gaining attention – how do you get started?
How to kick-start the circular economy with something as simple as office furniture… Catherine’s blog post, first published on Hotwire Global’s Energy Hub
Start your circular economy journey: #1 The Stationery Cupboard
Ready to take the first steps towards ‘closing the loop’ on your products and materials? Are you finding it difficult to spark interest with your colleagues? Maybe you have some…
Making America Great Again: 3 ways the circular economy can help Trump (and you!)
The US, along with the rest of the ‘post-industrial’ world, faces complex issues: manufacturing jobs lost, real wages down, dependence on fossil fuels and imported goods. Instead of making ‘sweeping…