What are some examples of circular business models?

Huge potential in this area especially in the industrial products including critical raw materials. By far, most of the examoles come from B2C business but potential of B2B is still uncovered

Generating power from waste and producing refuse derived fuels are ways to contribute to the circular economy. The basis of circular economy is to ensure that life cycle analysis of products and materials are fully utilised resulting in generation of zero waste.

Modular design is gaining traction in the building industry. Buildings are vast formations of material and modular design can be a catalyst to extend the system boundary beyond the building site all the way down the supply chain to the point of extraction. In doing so, the designer not only has greater control over material selection and efficiency, but can also form mission-driven relationships with suppliers using regenerative and equitable practices. The inherent repetition of modular building components lends itself to more effectively design for disassembly and reuse as part of a circular economy. This standardization can also contribute to dramatic reductions in construction waste, which accounts for about 30% of all waste globally.

The multifunctional bottle UNDA is designed according to ecodesign directives and has a modular design, so each part can be replaced or mixed and matched with other colors. Plus, there will be developed new accessories increasing the use cases and functionality of UNDA even further.

Modular design helps to save the earth by using less resources and reusing the ones which are already available! It makes design look more feasible, usable and easily readjustable!

A Reverse Logistics in my job experience at Il Cantiere comes to reality when our clients finds a problem with what they had receive and we ask them to send it back: if the piece is considered waste, we make it into pieces and send it to the house builders. Our superfine concrete can be destroyed and reuse it to make new furniture but since the process would be too expensive to us, we provide the raw material to built wall houses, breaking the discart of our production pieces that hasn't passed the quality control, by sending a container to the house builder business, giving life to a Industrial Symbiosis.

In Brazil, reverse logistics for post-consumer packaging has achieved interesting results in the social, environmental and economic fields. The Brazilian National Solid Waste Policy guides the Reverse Logistics System and considers the historical role of collectors of recyclable materials and the importance of recyclable material as a tool for generating employment and income; It also encourages new forms of economy by promoting the solidarity economy (a production model based on cooperation and distribution networks with profit sharing between members); Therefore, Reverse Logistics in Brazil is inclusive, achieving positive recycling and environmental mitigation results. This is amazing !

With all of my Landscape Designs, I don't remove any soil of site. It's costly to get rid of it and there's a lot of geological information in that soil profile. Which is why plants grow where they do. Imported soil must be of the same or of a similar soil profile, if necessary. It's all about the soil in gardening and reducing waste, either from landfill or from machinery having to move it. Soil is full of micro-organisms which is essential for healthy plant growth.

Also nutrient recycling is important part of regenerative agriculture. Not wasting nitrogen or phosphorus but keeping them in loop is important.

Considering the knowledge of the original peoples as the great experts of holistic knowledge that connects human beings with nature seems to be the key to a new agriculture. For years, indigenous peoples have lived in different regions of the planet with good food production systems based on agriculture that include observing the cycles of nature and its abundance; Regenerative agricultural systems demand a combination of innovation, technology and mainly the recovery of knowledge from original peoples. Lets do this !

Extending Product Lifecycle- In today's economy, extending product lifecycles is crucial for avoiding the use of natural resources. Relevant CBMs include: - Repair and Refurbishment - Fixing defects and ensuring products remain in optimal condition. - Upgrading: Enhancing functionality or performance with new technologies or features. - Resale: Selling used products to new owners through online platforms. - Remanufacturing: Restoring used products to like-new condition. These strategies can benefit both businesses and consumers by reducing costs, and enhancing product value.

Reuse, repair, refurbishing, upcycling, redesign. Most of circular economy talk is about recycling, that should be the last one after all the above. The reuse and 2nd hand business is a multi trillion dollar business opportunity that is completely undermined, especially by most brandowners.

Take-back programs are a prime example of circular business models in action. By reclaiming products at the end of their life cycle, companies can recycle materials and components to create new products, thus closing the loop and reducing the need for new resources. This approach not only minimizes waste but also helps conserve valuable resources and reduces the environmental footprint of the products. Additionally, it can foster customer loyalty and trust by demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and responsible resource management.