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Dear Circle Economy community,
A week from today, Circle Economy will launch its landmark Circularity Gap Report. The report sounds a clear message: We are entering the decade of truth. Now is the time to ramp up our efforts to prevent the worst effects of climate breakdown. With the Circularity Gap Report 2021, Circle Economy reveals how the circular economy can help us bring our goals into realistic reach and hopes to see you during our live launch event at 3:00 PM CET.
If you can't join us on the 26th, sign-up to receive the launch recording, or check our upcoming events, during some of which we'll present findings from CGR2021.
Meanwhile, people around the world are already working to prevent climate breakdown through circular initiatives—from Africa to Europe. Read on to discover their stories and insights and to hear more updates from the Circle Economy team!
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Only one week to go: Circularity Gap Report 2021 launch
Circle Economy invites you to join the live launch of our Circularity Gap Report 2021 on 26 January, 3:00 PM CET. The report launches during the Virtual Davos Agenda Week, hosted by the World Economic Forum.
Programme:
- Welcome by Martijn Lopes Cardozo (CEO Circle Economy) and Lynn Zebeda (Moderator & Co-founder Dr.Monk)
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Opening words from David Takayoshi Suzuki (Award-winning Geneticist & Co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation)
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Introduction of the Circularity Gap Reporting Initiative by Marc de Wit (Director Strategic Alliances at Circle Economy & initiator of the Circularity Gap Report)
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Presentation of the report's key findings by Matthew Fraser (Lead Circularity Gap Reporting Initiative at Circle Economy)
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Panel discussion
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New report: Kongsvinger Circle City Scan
Our Circle Region Scan report for Kongsvinger is now available. It presents key opportunities for circularity in the region, with a special focus on the built environment value chain. Thanks to the enthusiasm and dedication of our partner Circular Norway as well as local public and private stakeholders, we were able to gain relevant insights and successfully set up some exciting pilot projects.
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How are entrepreneurs applying regenerative and circular principles in Africa?
Footprints Africa has launched the first-ever comprehensive mapping of circular economy initiatives in Africa. The report is based on submissions from over 60 initiatives across the continent, featuring six themes of emerging business practices: Bio-waste to compost, construction, textiles and fashion, bio-waste to feed, e-waste and plastics. It tells the stories of the entrepreneurs who are reimagining Africa’s future through their business innovations. It is the first step in a journey to collect and map 500 cases. We are happy to accompany Footprints Africa on this journey, alongside the African Circular Economy Network, Shifting Paradigms and GRID-Arendal.
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DISRUPT framework
We have updated the DISRUPT framework, our most comprehensive list of circular strategies for products, rooted in our 7 key elements of the circular economy. The framework includes 80 tangible strategies that provide guidance and inspiration for making products circular. These are wide-ranging: design guidance, decisions concerning inputs, use, and end-of-life, business models and collaboration in the supply chain and in the use of digital technologies to support circularity.
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New project
Coalition Circular Accounting (CCA) and the Impact Institute partner to assess the circular impact of Dutch recycling company Meerlanden
As Meerlanden aims to make the Netherlands residual waste-free, the recycling company needs to measure and report its current circular impact to steer action for the future. Meerlanden therefore joins the next trajectory of the Coalition Circular Accounting (CCA) together with the Impact Institute to assess the financial, environmental, societal and human impact of a selected resource stream: vegetable, fruit and garden waste. Developing circular solutions for this resource flow will enable the company to scale up identified methods to their complete portfolio in the future. The collaboration will provide important insights into how impact data can be integrated into financial reporting, business strategy and practices. Stay tuned for more information!
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The Davos Agenda
25-29/01/2021 hosted by the World Economic Forum (online)
Davos comes to you this year! What used to be an exclusive event hosted by the World Economic Forum at Davos is now accessible to all. Live sessions will begin each day as of 08.00 until 19.00 CET. Click for more information.
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Dutch national conference for the circular economy
01/02/2021 hosted by the Dutch Ministry for Infrastructure and Watermanagement (online)
NOTE: This event will be held in Dutch.
We are at a tipping point in the transition to a circular economy. More and more organizations are recognizing the opportunities the circular economy presents—from tackling climate change and preserving valuable raw materials to innovation, growth and jobs. During this conference, Circle Economy will share findings from our Circularity Gap Report 2021. Register now.
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Livecast: Our planet, our business
02/02/2021, 09:30 - 11:00 AM (CET) by Circl (online)
What is the role of a circular economy in resetting the system and mitigating climate impacts? How can we accelerate action for change? Join Marc de Wit, Director of Strategic Alliances at Circle Economy, and other experts in this livecast to explore a vision for a circular, futureproof society. Marc will also share findings from our Circularity Gap Report, launching on January 26th, which lays out how circularity can help limit global temperature rise. Register here.
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ICLEI World Congress 2021
12-16/04/2021 hosted by ICLEI (online)
Join us for the ICLEI World Congress 2021, hosted by Malmö, Sweden, from the comfort of your own home or office. Hundreds of local, regional and national governments, international agencies, representatives of the private sector, academics and researchers, community groups and other partners from around the world will come together virtually to steer the global sustainable development agenda by enhancing action taken in urban areas worldwide. Register your interest here.
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Interview: Renting or buying second hand clothing as a sustainable option
Rental and resale of second-hand clothing via on- and offline channels has become more popular among millenials and Gen Z—especially since the corona pandemic. At the same time, unreliable supply chains and dramatically decreased sales figures makes the move to a more sustainable business model trending in the fashion industry. In the past months, and with the support of PwC, our Switching gear program has worked closely with fashion brands and retailers to help them navigate their circular journey. In this interview, PwC experts Jennifer Nelen and Amber Voets discuss recent trends & developments on this topic together with experts from ASKET, ETP, Lindex, Kuyichi Pure Goods and Circle Economy.
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Circular economy news around the world
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