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 from Kenya and South Africa.
Katie Whalen, designer of the brilliant In the Loop game, interviews Catherine for her new circular economy podcast series. They chat about why the circular economy is a great opportunity for small and medium businesses (SMEs).
Catherine’s article for a United Nations publication examines the vital role procurement plays in driving circular, sustainable development for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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?
Here we show how circular economy principles provide a 5 step design checklist to help you design more sustainable primary, secondary and transit packaging
In this session, we cover practical and useful advice for Supply Chain professionals and business leaders on how to help their organisations move towards the… Read More »Future Insights podcast – interview with Catherine Weetman
Catherine Weetman in Paris for the 2018 Plumes des Achats Procurement and Supply Chain awards – interview with sponsors Althea. Catherine was awarded ‘Les Plumes… Read More »Interview for Plumes des Achats awards
A 5 minute video – Peter explains what the circular economy is, and how it builds stronger, more resilient businesses, with multiple benefits for customers too.
Peter Desmond’s blog for Brighton Chambers of Commerce in 2018, explaining how the circular economy is good for business and better for customers too
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, make, dispose’ creates pressure on resources, land and water, leading to ever-more pollution and waste, impacting on the health of humans and the living systems we depend on. Could the circular economy be the critical link in avoiding ecosystem degradation, expensive or scarce resources and unethical, unsafe employment practices?
Catherine’s blog for The Low Carbon Business Network hosted by the University of Derby