Our circular economy blogs...
We dig into what the circular economy is, how it works, and how you can use it to make a better business (and a better world!). We use real examples large and small, from a wide range of sectors, around the world.
To find out more about the circular economy, 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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Transforming plastic waste into social value
Across Africa, and much of the world, end-of-use plastic is not collected for proper recycling. Instead, it is burnt; ends up in drains, sewers, fields and rivers; or in unprotected…
Responsibility builds reputations
The café is an important part of the ‘social glue’ in many countries, especially those where alcohol is illegal or frowned upon. People gather to discuss the gossip – families,…
Circularity Gap Risk
#2 in our Linear Risks blog series asks whether there is a circularity gap in your value chain, leaving room for competitors to profit from your products, materials and reputation.…
Supply chain risk
The coronavirus is already highlighting supply chain risk and creating major headaches for many businesses. How can you protect your business in the face of the next mega-disruption, whether driven…
Inclusive Capitalism – the basis of a just and fair circular economy?
We see increasing awareness amongst businesses that all key stakeholders need to be considered in directors’ decision-making. The work of Tomorrow’s Company heavily influenced changes to the Companies Act 2006,…
The ‘new normal’ – why renting clothes is better for us, our planet, and our babies
Renting clothing and fashion is going mainstream. We look at why it is better for people and planet, and how Eve Kekeh, founder of Bundlee, built a successful babywear rental…
What I learnt from Al Gore about Circularity
The circular economy is an essential tool in mitigating the negative impacts of the climate and ecological crisis. We in the Global North need to do more than anyone, given…
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…