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THIS THURSDAY - FREE WEBINAR (only 3 sessions left) The Difference between Success and Failure in Circular Economy The world is full of eye catching ideas for creating new products and delivering new services under the banner of the circular economy (CE). But as our presenter, Prof. Scott Valentine, Chair of Asia Circular will demonstrate, an interesting CE idea is not necessarily a good business idea. Learn how to turn new CE ideas into profitable business ideas. Learn how to analyze your company’s capabilities and your customers’ needs to tailor your business ideas. At the end, there will be half an hour of ¨open mic¨ for anyone to present their business, ask questions or discuss any related matter. We hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/g7BiA93S #circulareconomy #sustainability #business #circularbusiness #innovation #environment #businessdevelopment #webinar #free #Victoria #Melbourne #council #circularity #economicdevelopment #SME #environmentalsciences #profit #localgovernment #localbusiness #purpose #efficiency #resourcefficiency #business #Australia #circulardesign #wastemanagement #resources #RRC #landfill George Osborne Zina Miceli Rachel Dapiran Hume City Council Scott Valentine Sustainability Victoria Planet Ark Melbourne's North Food Group Northern Councils Alliance

Our new report ‘Scotland’s Circular Economy Practices Ecosystem’ developed in academic partnership with the University of Stirling, explores the barriers and opportunities to businesses being more circular. The report answers the question: What affects the uptake of Circular Economy Practices by businesses in the Scottish Economy and why? By evaluating the conditions and providing actionable insights, it sheds light on Scotland's #CircularEconomy Practices ecosystem. Read the report and summary 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiqnaprp

Our work in supporting over 250+ businesses to adopt more circular economic practices has taught us a lot. We have definitely seen the ‘art of the possible’ and have been inspired by the innovation and business collaboration to take ideas through from concept to delivery. But one of the key questions I get asked by policy makers is around the lack of scalability of those early adopters and sector disruptors. Is this just a timing thing or something more specific? To address this ‘conundrum’ we developed a partnership with Stirling University to look in more detail into the challenges businesses face in adopting circular economic practices. What we found is now captured in this ground-breaking report, released today. It not only answers the questions around the current circular economy business growth challenge, but it also provides a commentary as to how we can not only ‘level the playing field’ but actually tilt the playing field to advantage the circular model over the linear one. At the heart of our economy is the business eco-system. Whether it is finance, skills, leadership, governance or even culture - we need to align all of the ecosystem elements to promoting, supporting and nurturing the greater adoption of circular economic practices. The circular economy will not arrive by happenchance – it needs designing and embedding in the core principles driving our economy. This means we need to focus on the right conditions for its growth and success – re-wiring the business ecosystem is therefore a good starting point. 

Today, AET’s Director of Operations Larry Freiburger was a panelist at Circular Economy Showcase: Canada's Hotspot for Business Innovation's “Looking Across The Pond: Learning from European and Canadian Experience” discussion. Topics discussed were Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), standardization, finances over principle ‘mentality’, carrot and stick approach, circular design, and other #CircularEconomy issues. Thank you to Circular Economy Showcase for inviting us to participate and connecting North American and European leaders—who are at the forefront of implementing Circular Economy initiatives. #CircularEconomyShowcase #green #ESG #SustainablePractices #Sustainability

**UK's Largest Circular Economy Initiative Takes Off** The National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Research (NICER) programme, praised by Exeter's circular economy experts, marks a significant milestone for sustainability in the UK. This initiative is set to revolutionize the way we utilize resources by promoting practices that minimize waste and maximize value. NICER embodies the collaborative efforts of academia, industry, and government, aiming to create actionable solutions across multiple sectors. This ambitious programme is more than just a research endeavor; it’s a comprehensive approach toward embedding circular economy principles within the nation’s economic framework. Can we rise to the challenge of adopting a circular economy at scale? #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ResearchInnovation #UKInitiative #ResourceEfficiency #EnvironmentalImpact

🌍 Transforming Communities through Circular Economy Sustainable Practitioners! On May 8th we hosted a session on Catalysing Change Week on Integrating the Principles of Circular Economy for Sustainable Business and Growth. Alongside, David Ewusi-Mensah, François Mark, and Marc-André Bélisle we discussed the current state of circular economy, its main benefits, and challenges. Here are some highlights from our session! 🤝🏼Community Transformation: CE benefits the environment and shifts the community´s mentalities towards sustainable consumption. CE adds value across economic, social, and environmental areas, benefiting customers and employees. 🔧Creating Opportunities: By remanufacturing, repairing, and reusing materials, we can extend a product´s life cycle, upskill our capabilities, and contribute to a circular economy 📚Educational Imperative: Education is crucial at every level to ensure a product´s success in the current market. We must teach consumers how to use, reuse, and recycle materials. Other lessons include: Understanding how to be sustainable in everyday life, learning the necessary skills to extend product life cycles, and recognizing the environmental impact of consumption. Let's collectively implement the Circular Economy model and create a lasting positive impact on our society and environment! 📷 If you want to watch the whole session, visit here: https://lnkd.in/eus2Ei-R #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #CommunityImpact #EcoEfficiency #GreenInnovation #Education #SustainablePractices

FREE WEBINAR: A World of Circular Economy Ideas (NEXT WEEK) Thursday 15 August 2024 at 1.00pm (AEST) On this webinar, we will talk about a number of innovations arising in the circular economy (CE) world, which can boost profitability and competitive advantage. Come along and hopefully gain some new ideas that can help take your company/activity to the next level. At the end, there will be half an hour of an open mic for anyone to present their own business, ask questions, etc. We hope to see you there! George Osborne Zina Miceli Scott Valentine Rachel Dapiran Hume City Council #circulareconomy #sustainability #business #circularbusiness #innovation #environment #businessdevelopment #webinar #free #Victoria #Melbourne #council #circularity #economicdevelopment #SME #environmentalsciences #profit #localgovernment #localbusiness #purpose #efficiency #resourcefficiency #business #Australia #circulardesign #wastemanagement #resources #RRC #landfill

🌍 Last Call for Abstracts on Collaboration in the Circular Economy! 🌍 🚀 Are you working on research projects that showcase the power of collaboration in the circular economy? 🚀 Are you looking for an outlet for your research? Then do not miss the chance to share your insights in our book: From cross-sector partnerships to groundbreaking initiatives in waste reduction, resource efficiency, and sustainable production—collaboration is essential for driving circular progress. Submit your abstract and join a community committed to reshaping our future for a sustainable world. 📅 Deadline for abstracts: 31st October 2024 📍 Submit here: see details on Elgar website: https://lnkd.in/dfDfEyDc Let’s build a sustainable future together! #CircularEconomy #Collaboration #Sustainability #CallForAbstracts

🔄 Creating a sustainable future through innovation! Reworld™ worked closely with Greenpac to implement circular economy strategies, enabling them to recover valuable materials and reduce waste. By closing the loop, Greenpac is not just reducing its environmental footprint—it's leading the way for other businesses to follow. 🌟 Read how Reworld™ is helping industries thrive sustainably in our new case study. #SustainabilityInBusiness #Reworld #CircularEconomy