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Celebrating NICER: Advancing the UK's Circular Economy The UK's largest circular economy research programme, NICER, is culminating in an exciting showcase event in London this week. This gathering brings together business leaders, policy-makers, and academic experts to highlight the groundbreaking achievements in sustainable resource management and innovative recycling technologies. NICER's initiatives have significantly contributed to reducing waste and promoting a more sustainable future. The showcase aims to inspire further innovation and investment in the circular economy, reinforcing the importance of sustainable practices across industries. As we look forward to the event, it's a great opportunity to reflect on how circular economy principles can be integrated into our own business practices. How has your organization embraced sustainability, and what steps have you taken towards a circular economy? #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #NICER #Innovation #BusinessLeadership #ResourceManagement

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

Prof. Stephan Krinke Joins Circular Economy Initiative Prof. Stephan Krinke has been appointed to the ninth government commission on Circular Economy, bringing his extensive expertise in sustainability and environmental strategies to the forefront. His involvement is set to contribute significantly to the development of frameworks that aim to promote resource efficiency and minimize environmental impact, aligning with global goals for sustainable development. As an established leader in the field, Prof. Krinke will work with other distinguished members of the commission to address key challenges and opportunities within the Circular Economy. This includes innovative approaches to resource management, embracing cutting-edge technologies, and proposing policy recommendations that can drive systemic change across industries and communities. With the increasing urgency to implement sustainable practices, Prof. Krinke’s role in the commission underscores the critical nature of collaboration between academia, industry, and government in fostering a resilient and sustainable future. His contributions are poised to influence effective policy-making and elevate the importance of circularity in economic systems globally. How do you envision the impact of government-led initiatives like this on the advancement of Circular Economy practices in today's industries? #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ResourceEfficiency #EnvironmentalLeadership #InnovationInEconomy #PolicyDevelopment

FREE WEBINAR - Circular Business Network: Can We Build it Together? (14/11/2024, 1:00 PM) About the Session: In this session of the Circular Essential series, we ask you to take a bold step forward with us. If you have attended any of the previous seminars, you now know a little bit about what makes adopting Circular Economy practices attractive. But you are probably also stuck on how to carry this new mindset forward. In this session, we lay the foundation for the creation of a Circular Business Network in Hume that aims to seek ways to collaborate and help each other become more profitable, create a stronger community and have more sustainable impact. Prof. Scott Valentine, Chair of Asia Circular will introduce a project in Japan called Circular Itoshima, which demonstrates the power of a collaborative CE network. We will conclude by asking of you: Are you interested in joining such a collaborative effort and if so, how should we best carry this forward? Together let’s build a collaborative circular business network and make Hume a model community for sustainable development. Sign up here: Hume Circular Essentials Program 2024 - Session 7 Tickets, Thu 14/11/2024 at 1:00 pm | Eventbrite  Hope to see you there! #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 Melbourne's North Food Group Northern Councils Alliance NORTH Link

As Western nations in the Northern Hemisphere, moving a #circulareconomy forward is our responsibility to the rest of the globe. After centuries of reckless pillaging of resources from the south and mass environmental destruction, this is simply our (with the help of some other, large, eastern nations and the neccessary input and direction of the global south) situation to remedy. And it is possible. It will take a collective. It will mean sacrifice and it will need a mindset shift from those with the most influence. So be vocal. Lead with hope and positivity. Challenge the status quo and challenge yourself. The future is there to be formed.

#CircularEconomy is not sustainability 2.0. It's not an umbrella term for environmental efforts. It is not just about recycling. Circular economy is a new economic model. It's the collective efforts to change from our current linear (take-make-dispose) economy to a circular one -- where already-extracted resources and materials are valued. A circular economy will support all other environmental efforts; it will enable sustainability, net zero, regeneration, climate action, ESG, etc to thrive. How successful will all these actions be in a linear economy? Where emissions-intense new resource extraction is the "go to", and where valuable materials are wasted. Won't be an easy shift. One action item is we have to update much of our soft-system infrastructure (policies, processes, permits, fee structures, incentives, tax laws, by-laws, procurement, economic development, etc) to support a new circular economy. Circular Innovation Council is here to help. More information and to contact the team: https://lnkd.in/gbuQeUHK ♻🌎 #CircularConseptsIntoAction #Reuse #Upcycling #CEisClimateAction #KeepTheMoleculesInPlay #CircularEconomicDevelopment

UK Government Announces Circular Economy Taskforce. Exciting news! The UK government has announced plans to establish a Circular Economy Taskforce, through The Department for Enviroment, Food and Rural Affairs. This is a significant step towards promoting a circular economy and reducing waste. The taskforce will develop a strategy to transition the UK to a circular economy, creating jobs and boosting the economy. This is a positive development for sustainability and the environment. To find out more about the taskforce, read here - https://lnkd.in/diE5nUhM Thanks to James Rigg for bringing this news to our attention! #circulareconomy #sustainability #greengrowth

🌍 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

Yes! Yes! Yes! Andrew, you have raised a critical issue in the dialogue on Circularity and Sustainability. Without a sustainable model that matches costs to deliver with a recurring revenue model, we will continue to see a landscape littered with one off demonstration projects and failed start ups. In the universe of non-profits relied on to deliver reuse options, there is a sad opinion that they should do so without funding. Even many of furniture, removal and housewares businesses who claim circularity based on donations don’t get it. Dumping a palette ( or 20) of goods ( King Sized pillow cases? Accent cushions? )at our loading dock creates a burden on us. Andrew is dead on. Let’s get real about how to be circular. #furniturebank #sustainability #circular economy