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🌍 Embracing the Circular Economy ♻️ #SMEs have a unique opportunity to contribute to the #CircularEconomy. By rethinking how waste and byproducts can be repurposed, they can unlock new revenue streams and gain a competitive edge—transforming waste from a cost center into a profit driver. This shift requires #innovation and collaboration, values I’m deeply passionate about as I continue to explore #sustainable product development and process optimization. #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #GreenTech

Do you know about the circular economy? Is it part of your 2024 sustainability strategy? 🌍🌱 Below you can find a helpful guide of how packaging can be part of the circular economy - all we need to do is enable it to occur at each stage of the process. The stages can only occur with: • The correct type of packaging and recycling labels through design and innovation. • Innovation in manufacturing. • Optimised logistics. • Better understanding, education and a change to recycling habits with the end user. • Appropriate infrastructure to handle waste. • Innovation into better recycling opportunities and repurposing materials. #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Environment #Strategy

🌍 There is no Planet B! In order to maintain the planet as we know it, using the natures resources in a balanced way by giving back as much as we take is important. To achieve this, #circulareconomy can be a stepping stone. Here the insurance industry can contribute with smart solutions regarding reuse, repair and recycle. A circular economy is a sustainable production and consumption model that focuses on maximizing the life cycle of products and materials. This means implementing business models that go far beyond recycling alone and promote a regenerative cycle where resources are utilized efficiently and waste is minimized across the entire life cycle. Rather than applying this traditional linear "take-make-waste" approach, a circular economy aims to keep materials and products within the economic system for as long as possible. This involves designing products with durability, modularity, and adaptability in mind, facilitating their repair and maintenance, and promoting the circulation of materials through effective recycling and remanufacturing processes. Read more about circular economy here: https://lnkd.in/dQk4YZJr Please contact me or some of the experts below for more information of how we could help you, your business and the society. Johan Bergström Helén Jensen Per Holmblad Eoin Phillips Sofie Mannerstråle

Waste not, want not ♻️ Our Top Innovator Topolytics helps producers and recyclers ensure transparency and increase efficiency. Their WasteMap technology tracks the movement of waste in real time and can identify and extract value from the waste material. For more on how they are showing the way to a more circular economy, click here: https://ow.ly/IhOj50QG8k4

“Apart from a few frontrunners, most governments and businesses are using short-term, comfortable, mild, and incremental strategies, with almost invisible beneficial impacts.” Why more transformative systemic solutions will be necessary to truly adopt a circular economy: https://lnkd.in/gWgAWh-T #CircularEconomy #SystemicChange #Sustainability #ClimateImpact #Consumption #Reuse #Production #GreenIdeas #TakeMakeWaste

🔋 Powering the Future: The Rise of the Circular Economy 🌍 Battery makers are at the forefront of driving a circular economy, ensuring that valuable materials are reused and recycled efficiently. This approach not only reduces waste but also lessens the environmental impact of production processes. By embracing circularity, industries can contribute to a more sustainable future, where resources are continuously repurposed. The Economist article highlights the importance of this shift and its potential to transform the global supply chain. Let's champion innovative solutions that lead to a greener planet! 🌱 #circulareconomy #sustainability #batteryrecycling #greentech #innovation Full read here:

💥 Webinar agenda published 💥 The TREASoURcE webinar ‘Local circular economy solutions to global challenges – Exclusive look at the first results from TREASoURcE demos’ will take place on 📅 Wed 29 May and the full agenda has now been published. During three thematic sessions centred around the TREASoURcE Key Value Chains, you will hear about the results and findings from the first half of the project. We will have keynotes from each of the KVCs coupled with presentations based on the stakeholder engagement, policy recommendation, sustainability assessment and replication work carried out in TREASoURcE. 9:00 – 11:00 CET Session I – Circular Plastics 🥤 12:00 – 13:45 CET Session II – Circular Batteries 🔋 14:00 – 16:00 CET Session III – Biobased side streams 🌱 A full day’s attendance will give you an insightful transdisciplinary overview of the value chains, but each session can also be attended separately. ⏩ Full agenda & registration: https://lnkd.in/de2WSKzs #TREASoURcE #webinar #registernow

“Apart from a few frontrunners, most governments and businesses are using short-term, comfortable, mild, and incremental strategies, with almost invisible beneficial impacts.” Why more transformative systemic solutions will be necessary to truly adopt a circular economy: https://lnkd.in/gWgAWh-T #CircularEconomy #SystemicChange #Sustainability #ClimateImpact #Consumption #Reuse #Production #GreenIdeas #TakeMakeWaste

Hello Everyone, Have you ever considered where your favourite products go once you finish them? In a world where "take, make, dispose" is the norm, our planet is paying the price. Enter the Circular Economy – a game-changing model transforming how we do business. Imagine a world where waste is a thing of the past, products are designed to last, and materials are endlessly reused. Sounds like sci-fi? It’s becoming a reality, and businesses are leading the charge. Here’s how: Design for Durability: Make products that last and are easy to repair. Go Renewable: Use renewable, recyclable, or biodegradable materials. Service Over Ownership: Offer products as services – think renting. Innovative Recycling: Invest in advanced recycling to keep materials in use. It’s not just about saving the planet – it’s smart economics. Companies embracing circular principles often discover new revenue streams, build stronger customer loyalty, and stand out in a crowded market. Here is something for you to read: https://lnkd.in/gbBiXgsR. Let me know your thoughts and experiences on this! #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #GreenInnovation #EcoRevolution #BusinessTransformation #FutureOfBusiness #EveryStitchHasAStory

Tomorrow (29.5) we have the mid-term results webinar for TREASoURcE! 🏆 Join us for the whole day or pick and choose, which value chain you are interested to hear the most about. There is amble of time reserved for QA as well, so expect interesting discussions and dialogue with our project experts 🚀