A new Swedish study shows the huge benefits of enhancing resource efficiency. The proposition is that a circular economy replace the traditional, linear ’take, make & dispose’ model that has dominated the economy so far. In a circular economy all products are designed to fit into a system of recycling, reuse, disassembly and remanufacturing. Waste […]
One of the founders of cradle to cradle William McDonough is set to announce a new design effort at Earth day in Washington tomorrow (18/4) and he will be joined on stage by a special guess to announce the project commitment. McDonough will speak on the importance of eliminating the concept of waste, part of […]
Stockholm is one of 26 european cities that now signs up towards a more circular ecomomy! ”Mayors from 26 European cities including London have signed an agreement to tackle climate change. Included in the measures are plans to invest in green sectors of the economy and low carbon industries, as well as sustainable procurement. “In […]
Welcome to a brand new way of thinking: The Circular Economy! It´s a world were materials continue in an endless loop, products are designed for disassembly and businessmodels are reshaped for this new reality. -”We are in a middle of a paradigm shift! says Ellen MacArthur about the switch from a linerar to a circular […]
Let´s plan for a society and an economy that works by the laws of nature. Were nutrients flow in an never ending loop. Below suggestions based on the ideas of Gunter Pauli. It´s quick a plan on #what2do. And how to take positive steps towards a #circulareconomy 1. Eliminate from the economy what should never have been […]