Circular Economy

This article explores how the circular economy can generate considerable economic benefit when it is done right. The authors argue that the circular economy can result in both environmental protection and economic prosperity

The Swedish furniture giant Ikea is one of the most recognisable brands on the planet. In this article, they detail why they believe that the shift towards a circular model can create products that are both affordable and sustainable.

Is the circular economy truly superior to the linear economy? This article carefully weighs both sides of the argument and suggests that while aspects of the circular economy are desirable, “making a production cycle fully self-sufficient is virtually impossible.”

This article approaches the subject of the circular economy from a design perspective. In the linear economy, products are designed to be eventually discarded and turned into waste. For the circular economy to work, it must begin with good design that puts sustainability first

We live in an era of unprecedented food abundance and food waste. However, two billion people still face food insecurity worldwide. This article demonstrates how the circular economy can ensure that enough food goes around for everyone.

**Possibly paywall restricted** The linear economy has resulted in the acceleration of waste and is no longer sustainable. “We’re reaching the limits,” said an expert. Read in detail how “closing the circle” can revolutionize sectors such as food, clothing, and metals.

This article proposes that the circular economy is not just good for the environment, but good for business too. Joining the circular economy can help boost your brand and demonstrate to your customers that you take sustainable innovation seriously. Read about how reframing your company can take it to new heights.

In this illuminating article, read how animals are playing a central role towards efforts to build a circular economy. Discover how companies are converting chicken droppings into electrical energy and how camel manure is used in the production of cement.

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the global economy as we know it. Can the circular economy be the pathway to recovery in Asia? This article argues that strong coordination between private and public sectors can help the circular economy yield tangible benefits for all.

The authors of this study posed an important question: how do we respond to the “avalanche of environmental challenges” we see in the world today? While they acknowledge that the circular economy may help reduce waste, they also argue that its social impact is, at best, neutral, noting that the circular economy might open the door to the casualisation of labor.

Australia is a global leader in the efforts to graft the circular economy into everyday life. Read about how Australia overcame barriers to the implementation of the circular economy and how their unique approach of working with businesses and new technologies is driving the circular economy forward.

This report deeply analyzes key sectors of the European economy and offers potential adaptations that align with the principles of the circular economy.