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As Western nations in the Northern Hemisphere, moving a #circulareconomy forward is our responsibility to the rest of the globe. After centuries of reckless pillaging of resources from the south and mass environmental destruction, this is simply our (with the help of some other, large, eastern nations and the neccessary input and direction of the global south) situation to remedy. And it is possible. It will take a collective. It will mean sacrifice and it will need a mindset shift from those with the most influence. So be vocal. Lead with hope and positivity. Challenge the status quo and challenge yourself. The future is there to be formed.

#CircularEconomy is not sustainability 2.0. It's not an umbrella term for environmental efforts. It is not just about recycling. Circular economy is a new economic model. It's the collective efforts to change from our current linear (take-make-dispose) economy to a circular one -- where already-extracted resources and materials are valued. A circular economy will support all other environmental efforts; it will enable sustainability, net zero, regeneration, climate action, ESG, etc to thrive. How successful will all these actions be in a linear economy? Where emissions-intense new resource extraction is the "go to", and where valuable materials are wasted. Won't be an easy shift. One action item is we have to update much of our soft-system infrastructure (policies, processes, permits, fee structures, incentives, tax laws, by-laws, procurement, economic development, etc) to support a new circular economy. Circular Innovation Council is here to help. More information and to contact the team: https://lnkd.in/gbuQeUHK ♻🌎 #CircularConseptsIntoAction #Reuse #Upcycling #CEisClimateAction #KeepTheMoleculesInPlay #CircularEconomicDevelopment

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It’s #CircularEconomyMonth!🌎 At ClimateWise Business Network, we emphasize the need for businesses to engage in circular economy practices. The importance of Circular Economy month is to raise awareness of the need to protecting the planet and prioritizing people through communities sharing resources and saving money, and businesses maintaining, reusing, remanufacturing and recycling materials to create more value for the economy. Learn more👉 https://lnkd.in/dW9bHHpE

There is no denying that the momentum around the concept of a circular economy is growing. The map below lists a few examples of multi-stakeholder circular initiatives in countries around the world.

In large parts of the industry, the #circulareconomy is no longer just lip service, but a lived reality. Find out why companies believe they are getting closer to the goal of a fully sustainable economy. #PLM #sustainability #GreenPLM

In large parts of the industry, the #circulareconomy is no longer just lip service, but a lived reality. Find out why companies believe they are getting closer to the goal of a fully sustainable economy. #PLM #sustainability #GreenPLM

Transitioning to a circular supply chain not only benefits the environment, but also creates economic opportunities! 🌍 By reducing waste and reusing materials, we're able to save on production costs and create a sustainable economy. 🌀 Learn more 🔗 : https://lnkd.in/gK2sZq6z #ShapiroRecycling #CircularEconomy #Sustainability