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Dear Circle Economy community,
A circular economy can not be achieved by individual actors alone. To be successful, we need to connect with peers and solution providers, collaborate to overcome common barriers and have access to tangible circularity tools, frameworks and metrics.
At Circle Economy, we are working hard to facilitate collaboration across countries, sectors and industries. Are you joining us on the ride? In this November issue of our Monthly, we invite you to test our beta-community environment, learn about metrics that can guide your circular transition, join us at events and read about our current work in partnerships with organisations around the world—from circular jobs in Scotland to circular wood buildings in the Netherlands.
Don't forget: We are also giving away 100 free tickets for the outdoor apparel event Sustain the Momentum! First come, first served.
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Community launch
Collaboration is key to realise the circular transition. That is why we have set out to create a circular economy community—a community that enables circular economy frontrunners and enthusiasts to connect, discuss, collaborate and find tailored, industry-specific knowledge and tools. Please take a sneak peek at our beta-community environment and let us know what you think. What features would you like to see here? What do you need to kickstart your circular journey?
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We can't change what we can't measure: A guide for Circularity Metrics
Businesses rely on measurements and metrics to accelerate the circular economy transition. Our new guide for Circularity Metrics helps businesses identify the most relevant metrics for creating awareness for circularity, for identifying the best circular solutions, for building a business case that ensures implementation at scale and fort monitoring and reporting on progress.
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Circular economy provides opportunity for Scotland to pursue a just and green labour market recovery
Our latest report, launched with Zero Waste Scotland, reveals that while 8.1% of jobs in Scotland already contribute to the circular economy, further investments can help the country address existing social inequalities by redistributing job opportunities, creating sustainable jobs and broadening access to essential goods and services. As Scotland's decision-makers plan the country's economic recovery from the covid-19 pandemic, the report identifies a wide-ranging mix of new circular roles and skills needed to help Scotland Build Back Better by forging a truly national circular economy.
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Circle Economy joins the European Circular Cities Declaration to support cities in their circular transition
Major European cities—including Copenhagen and Prague—have signed the Circular Cities Declaration, committing to a circular economy transition and a more resilient future. We are pleased to join the Declaration as an expert partner and offer cities our support in translating complex data into visuals and bringing local stakeholders together to coordinate their action via pilot projects and/or policy instruments. Reach out to our cities team to request support.
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Report launch
Kongsvinger Circle City Scan
Our Circle City Scan process is nearing completion in Kongsvinger, where we worked together with our partners at Circular Norway to identify key opportunities for circularity in the Kongsvinger region–specifically in the built environment value chain–and to set up pilot projects, thanks to the enthusiasm and dedication of local public and private stakeholders. We will be releasing the final report soon, but you can access our preliminary report on phases 1 & 2 of the Circle City Scan process here.
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Report launch
CoP Tall Wood Buildings
As the world's largest consumer of materials, the building sector offers immense opportunities for circularity, but also faces challenges. Building with wood offers a potential solution to decrease the sector's environmental footprint. Instead of producing CO2 during 'production', wood captures and stores. Building with wood, if done right, consumes less energy and water and can potentially be 100% renewable. But building with wood is uncharted territory and the perceived risks for all stakeholders are high. Circle Economy's finance team has conducted research into the implications, barriers and opportunities for building with wood in the Netherlands. Findings are expected to launch at the end of December 2020.
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Report launch
Coalition Circular Accounting (CCA) dishes strategies to tackle food waste
Resources are often considered waste far too early. While different value chains could still uncover and utilise the remaining hidden value of "waste", the linear economy prevents businesses to effectively use these (perceived) end of life resources by creating financial, legal and accounting barriers. The Coalition Circular Accounting —a group of experts and scientists in the field of finance, accounting and law led by Circle Economy—currently analyse a business case to understand these issues. Their report, which is expected to launch early December 2020, presents unexpected solutions to being circular in a linear world.
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Bridging the climate and circularity gap: How circular economy solutions can help mitigate climate change
12/11/2020, 3:00pm (CET) co-hosted by Circle Economy and Holland Circular Hotspot (online)
How can circular economy solutions get us back on a 1.5 degree path? During this session, we highlight the practical lessons learnt from the Circularity Gap Reports of Austria, Norway, Canada and the Netherlands and explore how circular economy solutions can bridge the Emissions Gap. Register here.
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A just transition to a circular economy – Employment trends and visions for the future
14/12/2020, 3:00pm (CET) co-hosted by Sitra, IISD and Circle Economy (online)
How does a transition to a circular economy impact the future or work? What are the future skills in a circular economy? Sign up here to explore answers to these questions.
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Financing the circular economy
15/12/2020 co-hosted by Circle Economy and the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (online)
During this event, we will discuss the existing problems and possible solutions of financing circular business cases. The event will kick-off with a documentary on this topic and will be followed by three Webinars on financing, metrics and legislation. Register here.
NOTE: This event will be held in Dutch.
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Give away: 100 free tickets for SUSTAIN THE MOMENTUM
18/11/2020 - 19/11/2020 co-hosted by Suston Magazine and EOG (online)
How can the outdoor community grow, while reducing impacts on the planet? Join pioneers and activists from Circle Economy, Patagonia, Black Girls Hike, Repair Café and more, during this 2-day digital event hosted by Suston and European Outdoor Group (EOG). We give away 100 free tickets (regular price is 45 EUR). Use the promo code SUSTAIN_friend at registration - first come, first served!
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Countries: The crucial piece to finish the circular economy puzzle →
By Laxmi Adrianna Haigh
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How to craft compelling communications around circular fashion →
By Laxmi Adrianna Haigh, Yasmina Lembachar and Kinge Gardien
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Circular economy news around the world
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