Singapore ranks first in global circularity ranking
Singapore has topped a study of 75 countries by packaging company Arka, which assessed how effectively countries prevent waste and…
Circular Economy
The circular economy is an economic model that aims to eliminate waste and keep products and materials in use for as long as possible through strategies such as reuse, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling. Moving away from the traditional linear “take, make, dispose” model, the circular economy helps reduce resource consumption, lower greenhouse gas emissions and improve resource efficiency, making it a cornerstone of corporate sustainability and climate action.
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Repak calls on businesses and organisations across Ireland to enter 2026 Repak Resource Awards
Repak has issued a call to businesses, community organisations and individuals across Ireland to enter the 2026 Repak Resource Awards,…
Newton’s Wil Schoenmakers on why circularity needs a strong business case
Businesses looking to build circular economy models should start by developing a commercial case, rather than relying on small pilot…
Ban on destroying unsold clothes and shoes comes into effect in European Union
A ban on the destruction of unsold clothing, footwear and accessories by large companies has come into effect across the…
Four in ten Brazilian consumers are unaware of the circular economy
Some 39% of Brazilian consumers are unaware of the circular economy, while just 12% claim to be well informed about…
McLaren Racing announces progress on developing a ‘fully circular’ Formula 1 car
McLaren Racing has announced the development of a ‘Circular Car Roadmap’ in partnership with Deloitte, through which the racing firm…
Organic construction materials from UAE pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka set for reuse
Organic construction materials, made from date palm fronds, which were used in the development of the United Arab Emirates Pavilion…
Circularity should be a central part of business culture, not a distant policy
Op-ed by Nicky Rifat, co-founder, Green Space Innovations. The recent rollout of the UK government’s Simpler Recycling Scheme is a…
Taking the piss – how human urine could address global fertiliser challenges
A new study, undertaken by researchers at the University of Surrey, has explored how human urine could be utilised to…
Some circular economy strategies can increase rather than reduce emissions, study claims
A new study, led by King’s Business School, has claimed that some circular economy strategies can actually increase greenhouse gas…