What is the circular economy - and why is the world less circular ...
Jun 14, 2022 · Here's how we can double the size of the circular economy in ten years; Why the circular economy is the business opportunity of our time; 5 reasons to shift from a ‘throw-it-away’ consumption model to a ‘circular economy’ 21 circular economy solutions: changing how we eat, live and travel for a more sustainable world
3 circular economy approaches to reduce demand for critical metals
Jul 18, 2022 · On the circular economy system diagram by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, metals fall on the right-hand side of the diagram. This diagram shows a prioritization of approaches. The levers in the inner circles such as “maintain” and “remanufacturing” should be prioritized over those further outside, such as recycling.
9 circular economy examples that are accelerating transition
Mar 17, 2023 · These nine circular economy initiatives from across the globe show that the circular transition is underway. Today, circularity has fallen from 9.1% to a meagre 7.2%. This means that of the more than 100 billion tonnes of materials extracted from the planet annually, only 7.2% are cycled back into the global economy.
Here's how a circular economy could change the world by 2030
Oct 29, 2019 · Importantly, governments recognised the threat of ‘rebound effects’ from the circular economy. Technology drives down prices, which is good news. But as relative prices decrease, consumers tend to use more individualised transport, floor space and food. In other words, the less stuff costs, the more we want to use, eat and waste it.
Here's how we can double the circular economy in ten years
Feb 1, 2022 · A circular economy designs out waste and pollution, keeps products and materials in use for as long as possible and regenerates natural systems. It also decouples consumption from producing more emissions, reduces pressure on the environment, improves raw material security, stimulates innovation, boosts economic growth and creates jobs.
How the circular economy could change how cars are made
Dec 17, 2020 · The second report, Raising Ambitions: A new roadmap for the circular automotive economy, is led by Accenture Strategy and proposes a comprehensive and future-looking framework for increasing both materials and use-phase efficiency in the automobile sector. This report, which will be published in January, will examine innovative approaches to ...
How a circular economy could aid the COVID-19 recovery
Nov 26, 2020 · A circular economy could help the world recover financially from COVID-19, researchers from the University of Warwick say. It could also help nations achieve their net-zero carbon emissions aims. New research shows how both the positive and negative effects of the pandemic could be leveraged to build a more resilient and low-carbon world.
Opportunities for a circular economy post COVID-19
Jun 22, 2020 · This is what a circular economy encourages – local supply chains to allow local circulation of nutrient flows. When countries ease lockdown, many are likely to attempt to operate with restricted activity across borders for some time, further encouraging economic activities to be more or less self-contained.
Aluminium can help to build the circular economy. Here's how
Jun 30, 2020 · A circular economy approach could reduce emissions from the production of key materials by 40% in 2050. Aluminium - an infinitely recyclable material - can play a big role in this transition. Cross-sector collaboration is needed to overcome challenges and …
Can the circular economy transform the world’s number one …
May 4, 2016 · The World Economic Forum’s report shows that by adopting circular economy principles and sharing knowledge within the industry, companies can bring about transformative change. With the help of government – both as regulator and infrastructure customer – this change can be supported and encouraged.