Circular Economy

Article provides a detailed description of the kinds of challenges faced by businesses when governments take initiatives toward circularity, in this case for Scotland on a deposit / return scheme. Even with attention to the needs and concerns of small businesses such initiatives are likely to demand...

An insightful analysis case study of Chile's Circular Economy Road map by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. The case identifies and makes accessible key aspects of the plan and why and how they may contribute to the plan's success. 

"Part of a series of case studies that exemplify elements of the...

This circular economy roadmap (including the full document linked in the article) provides a reference to circularity frameworks promoted by governments in Africa. 

"Through value retention, reduction of waste and the creation of new economic opportunities, the Circular Economy Action Plan and...

This article contextualizes the circular cities challenge for the Indian context.

By Anusha Kesarkar Gavankar, Observer Research Foundation

Focusing on circularity in building materials and carbon capture, this article covers some of the emerging approaches usined in the building industries.

By Katherine Sanderson in Scientific American

Article focuses on the case of Australia and the importance of cross sectoral collaboration and the "need to break traditional boundaries between brand owners, manufacturers and those in the business of waste management and resource recovery, and instead stimulate collaborative partnerships."

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A useful study that begins to describe some of the positive as well as negative social consequences, disaggregated, in the city of Umea, Sweden in a transition to a circular economy. This study will help to frame the kinds of things that systems designers should be aware of and plan for as they...

Over two decades of work as senior negotiator, chairperson, mediator, professor of practice, director general and deputy secretary general respectively, I have been blessed with opportunities to develop outstanding experience and expertise in the fields of international trade, multilateral...

As a strategic supply chain expert, I bring solutions that help companies become sustainable, yet remain profitable based on 19 years experience in industry and consulting roles, primarily in FMCG, pharma, biotech, medtech and cosmetics industries.
 

USA Expo Board Member / Bid Co-founder, President of Global Minnesota, former Secretary of State, Minnesota, Founder, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy.