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Around 45% of global emissions come from the way we extract, make and dispose of products (source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 2019). The circular economy is the alternative; a system designed to keep materials in use through reuse, repair, refurbishment and recycling. Explore sessions, podcasts and articles from speakers such as Reverse Garbage, Veolia, Corban & Blair and more.
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What can you do?
Practical steps for individuals and for businesses or organisations. Pick one to start with this week.
For individuals
Run a one-week audit of what you throw away. Most households are surprised by what’s there.
Adopt a “repair first” rule for anything under $200 (clothing, electronics, furniture).
Switch one regular purchase to refill, second-hand or rental option this month.
For businesses & organisations
Map your top three material flows — what comes in, what goes out, what’s wasted in between.
Add a circular criterion to one tender or supplier scorecard this quarter.
Find one upstream or downstream partner who can take a by-product off your hands.
Use your influence to do more
Join a growing network of professionals turning concerns into action. Share what you know and bring climate thinking into the work you already do.
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