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Conscious consumerism can mean more sustainable impact. But it’s a goal companies and consumers need to achieve together.
Circular Economy
What if “waste” could be a resource?
That’s the vision of the “Circular Economy.” It’s a model where resources are recovered and reused and waste is reduced.
This approach creates environmental and economic value. There are opportunities for innovation, with byproducts and other materials that can be used for high value applications.
Sustainability isn’t automatic with the circular economy, notes NBS Director Jury Gualandris. But when circular products and processes are properly configured, they can “avoid waste disposal, reduce extraction of new material, and improve economic efficiency.”
The circular economy can happen at many levels: within a single company, across businesses, and across cities and countries. No matter which level you’re operating at, NBS can help you on the journey, with models, examples, and strategic tips.
NBS has published many resources about the Circular Economy. This page aims to help you navigate them by connecting articles to key questions – taking you on a knowledge journey through the circular economy.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, try the search bar, resource library, or contacting NBS.
Table of Contents
What is a Circular Economy?
Delve into the core principles of a circular economy and how it operates. Gain insights into circular business models and the importance of focusing on waste.
Advancing a Circular Economy Amid Challenges
Discover strategies to accelerate the circular economy and overcome associated challenges. Explore methods to make circular practices profitable and the critical role of sustainable procurement.
Circular Economy Business Models in Action
Uncover real-world examples and case studies that showcase successful circular practices in action.
Circular Economy and Food Systems
Food systems are a critical part of a circular economy. Gain insights on innovative solutions and approaches to addressing food waste within the circular economy framework.
Circular Economy and Supply Chains
Supply chains are full of opportunities to reduce waste and collaborate to share resources. Examine ways to implement circularity into your businesses’ supply chains.
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“Mom’s Store Nepal” enables reuse of baby clothes. It’s a business model that supports families, the circular economy, and sustainability awareness.
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Creating a circular economy requires involvement from businesses, the public sector, and researchers. Canada’s “Our Food Future” provides a model.
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Join NBS’s first Livestream to share thoughts, ask questions, and get practical insights on the circular economy. The LinkedIn Livestream will be Thursday, June 3 at 11:30 AM ET/ 3:30 PM GMT.