Circle Economy

Curious about how to kick-start your city's circular transition? Look to Bergamo for inspiration! This #UrbanOctober, we're sharing insights from the Circular City Advisory (CCA) pilot programme by The Circular City Centre – C3. Through the programme, Circle Economy’s experts helped guide several European cities through different stages of their circular transition. When Bergamo (Comune di Bergamo) joined the programme, it was just beginning its journey. Over four workshops in six months, city officials and circular economy experts collaborated to build a shared understanding and lay the groundwork for a circular city strategy. Together, they focused on three key sectors—food systems, the built environment, and consumer goods—crafting vision statements and action plans for each. They also identified key stakeholders and mapped out the next steps for implementation. Thanks to strong local commitment, political support and stakeholder engagement, Bergamo emerged from the programme ready to develop its first circular economy strategy! Learn more about the CCA programmes here: https://lnkd.in/e5e2wExz Apply to participate here: https://lnkd.in/eSbm4HiU 

#Ireland has experienced significant growth in recent years. How has this affected its material and carbon footprints? 👉 As a small island nation, Ireland's open, high-income economy relies heavily on imports. 👉 However, the country also extracts a significant amount of materials domestically and exports a large portion of this—particularly biomass.  👉 Ireland’s high material footprint is typical of wealthy nations, which tend to consume more materials than the global average and, as a result, produce more greenhouse gas emissions. 👉 Only 2.7% of materials in the Irish economy come from secondary sources. Ireland has the potential to become a more circular, resource-light and low-carbon economy and has already started its circular transition. Circle Economy’s Circularity Gap Report Ireland, commissioned by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, outlines pathways to achieve more. Explore circular solutions for Ireland in the full report: https://lnkd.in/ek2c5sHg Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications #CircularEconomy #circularity #ClimateWeekNYC

Do we miss something when we talk about #CircularEconomy? The role of workers in the circular economy, particularly informal ones, is often overlooked. A partnership between Ashoka, #IKEASocialEntrepreneurship, the UNDP Accelerator Labs with support from Circle Economy, contributed to bridging this gap by convening vibrant learning circles.  📚 What did the learning circles explore? The learning circles explored the narratives at the intersection of the circular economy and the informal economy, highlighting the roles of various stakeholders, particularly #socialentrepreneurs.  🔎 What are the key findings?  The discussions highlighted four key dilemmas at the intersection of circularity and informality and raised five critical questions for stakeholders to consider in order to deepen their understanding of this complex area. For example, is it always beneficial for workers to formalise their employment?  🔄 What is a learning circle?  Learning circles are generative conversations that involve genuine inquiry and sharing, leading to expanded understanding and shared meaning. Delve into the key findings and discover more insights here: https://lnkd.in/eudQZjHC In your opinion, what are some key narratives around informality in the circular economy that need to be redefined? Share your thoughts with us! #CircularEconomy #JustTransition #InformalWorkers #SocialEntrepreneurship

🤔 How many jobs in your city contribute to the circular economy? The Japanese city of Gamagori now has the answer. Only 611 jobs, or 1.7%, are circular. So, how can the city increase this share? It's crucial to focus on what matters. Currently, most circular jobs are in the services sector, while manufacturing and construction—industries with high impact potential—have low circular job rates. By introducing tax deductions, wage subsidies and other incentives, the city can stimulate circular job creation in these key sectors. Discover more insights in the Gamagori Data  Explorer:https://lnkd.in/ehU_fMx5 Would you like a similar dashboard for your city? Contact us via our website: https://lnkd.in/eGx7SRCP 

🌍♻️ World Circular Textiles Day is here! The textile industry has a huge opportunity to shift towards circularity—but how close are we to closing the loop? While the textile industry has major impacts on the environment and society, its true circularity remains unmeasured. That’s why Circle Economy and the H&M Foundation have teamed up to produce the first-ever Circularity Gap Report Textiles, offering critical insights into the state of circularity in textiles and what actions can drive meaningful change. Join us as we explore the data and solutions that can help make circular fashion a reality. Stay tuned and subscribe for updates! https://lnkd.in/ds92axvE And don’t forget to join the online event for World Circular Textiles Day this evening. Grab your ticket at https://lnkd.in/ePxi96gm #CircularTextiles #CircularEconomy #WorldCircularTextilesDay #SustainableFashion #CircularityGapReport #Textiles

⏰ Last chance to register for the webinar 'How circular is your business?' Sustainability reporting standards is a complex and constantly evolving field. How can you keep up with the latest developments? Attend our ✨ free✨ webinar on October 8 and hear from top experts on circular economy reporting! The webinar will cover: 👉Which reporting standard is best suited for your business, 👉How to minimise the resources and time needed for circular economy reporting, 👉Best practices for complying with the CSRD, 👉Q&A session. Register via the link in the LinkedIn event to secure your spot 👇 https://lu.ma/0cjrjaah

🌇In celebration of the UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) ’s #UrbanOctober, we are spotlighting cities from across the globe that have successfully integrated circular economy principles! The Achtersluispolder district in Amsterdam stands as a beacon of local value creation. To combat the metro area’s housing shortage, the Achtersluispolder plans to become a mixed-use working and residential area with about eight thousand homes and more than three thousand additional jobs. 🏡 A productive neighborhood where cycles are closed: The district will be self-sufficient with a fully renewable, locally-generated energy supply, and waste-free, with materials being continuously recycled at high quality. 🌿 A healthy, inclusive, and future-proof neighborhood: Biodiversity and contributing habitats are supported and preserved. The neighborhood’s design focuses on green areas too, to give residents space to walk and cycle, promoting health and social cohesion. 🛠️ A neighborhood made for makers: In the Achtersluispolder, working and living are intertwined. The neighborhood’s design supports the creation of strong social networks in which social initiatives flourish. Embracing the circular economy in our cities means promoting local value creation, driving economic self-sufficiency and enhancing resilience. By prioritising resource efficiency and reutilisation within our cities, we stimulate the urban economy and fortify cities against external shocks. To learn more about how circularity can transform your city, contact our Cities team: https://lnkd.in/d-KhtMvx. Read the full case study on our knowledge hub: https://lnkd.in/eE2yWU2d #LocalValueCreation #ResilientCities #SustainableCommunities

Our latest collaboration in Asia! Moreover, CFP Indonesia is building a library on Circle Economy's Knowledge Hub showcasing examples of circular textile implementations in Indonesia. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eHsSYSZg https://lnkd.in/enrsqasq

🌍♻️ World Circular Textiles Day is coming up! The textile industry has a huge opportunity to shift towards circularity—but how close are we to closing the loop? This year's World Circular Textiles Day focuses on new products on the shop floor. We wanted to see if we could replace a whole wardrobe in 2024 with circular clothes… Is it possible? If so, what would it look like? We are inviting designers, producers, retailers, and service providers to share what they have contributed to the marketplace. You can watch the virtual show of these products from our online event on the 8th. Grab your ticket here - https://lnkd.in/dfftRKJN

⏰ The webinar unravelling the complexities of circular economy reporting standards for businesses is already next week! Our colleagues at Circle Economy Consulting are experts in circular economy reporting, having contributed their knowledge to the development of the GCP and many other standards and frameworks. On October 8, they will host a webinar to unravel the complexities of such frameworks as GRI 306, ISO 59020, ESRS E5 and CTI. We give tips and tricks on the most effective route to reporting, with a special focus on the requirements put forward by the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) of the EU. 💻The webinar will cover: - Which reporting standard is best suited for your business - How to minimise the resources and time needed for circular economy reporting - Best practices for complying with the CSRD - And more! 🆓Register here: https://lu.ma/0cjrjaah