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    Linear Risks

    Linear Risks Report
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    Author
    Shyaam Ramkumar
    Frido Kraanen
    Rik Plomp
    Brendan Edgerton
    Arnoud Walrecht
    Ines Baer
    Peter Hirsch
    Publication Date
    05/2018
    Country
    Switzerland
    Language for original content
    Scope
    WBCSD

    Society and businesses are becoming increasingly aware that the resources needed for products are not infinite. There is growing pressure on the availability of resources due to a variety of factors including the expected increase in global consumption of goods spurred by a growing global middle class.

    The report aims to introduce the various business risks of common ‘linear economy’ business practices and start a dialogue with the financial and business community about their implications. Building on this report, there is an objective to explore further directions to better understand and model them. Hopefuly, these risks will one day become an integral part of investment decisions to ensure better investment decisions that achieve long-term stability and growth.

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    The Macroeconomics of the Circular Economy Transition

     The Macroeconomics of the Circular Economy Transition
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    Andrew McCarthy
    Rob Dellink
    Ruben Bibas
    Publication Date
    04/2018
    Country
    Other (International organisation)
    Language for original content
    Scope
    OECD Library

    This paper reviews the existing literature on modelling the macroeconomic consequences of the transition to a circular economy. It provides insights into the current state of the art on modelling policies to improve resource efficiency and the transition to a circular economy by examining 24 modelling-based assessments of a circular economy transition. Four key conclusions emerge from this literature. First, most models find that a transition to a more circular economy – with an associated reduction in resource extraction and waste generation – could have an insignificant or even positive impact on aggregate macroeconomic outcomes. Second, all models highlight the potential re-allocation effects – both between sectors and regions – of the introduction of circular economy policies.

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    Renewable Materials for a Low-Carbon and Circular Future

    Renewable Materials for a Low-Carbon and Circular Future
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    Essity, IKEA, Royal DSM and Tetra Pak
    Publication Date
    04/2018
    Country
    EU
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    Scope
    Stella Chavin
    CE100

    Achieving the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Agreement climate targets will hinge upon the global transition to a low-carbon circular economy. Replacing finite and fossil-based materials with responsibly managed renewable materials could decrease carbon emissions whilst reducing dependency on finite resources.

    However, the role that renewable materials can play in the circular economy is often under-rated, and, so far, most of the conversation has focussed on biodegradability, instead of the role they could play in reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling streams. The aim of the Collaborative Project was to start a conversation on the role of renewables in the circular economy.

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    Public Procurement for a Circular Economy

    Public Procurement for a Circular Economy
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    ICLEI
    Publication Date
    10/2017
    Country
    EU
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    Scope
    Ashleigh McLennan

    In order to support public purchasers to leverage support for a transition to a circular economy, in October 2017 the European Commission published 'Public Procurement for a Circular Economy'. This brochure contains a range of good practice case studies as well as guidance on integrating circular economy principles into procurement.

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    Money Makes The World Go Round

    Money Makes The World Go Round
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    Frido Kraanen
    Publication Date
    03/2016
    Country
    EU
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    Scope
    CE100

    This report is the result of a collaborative project which was carried out by members of the Circular Economy 100, a program curated by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. The participants aimed to: (1) understand the implications of a circular economy on the business and financing models of companies; (2) determine how a transition to a circular economy can be supported and accelerated by the financial system; and (3) co-develop and share communication strategies and tools to make the transition clear and tangible to our colleagues, clients, and academics.

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    Circular Business Models for the Built Environment

    Circular Business Models for the Built Environment
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    Guglielmo Carra, Arup
    Nitesh Magdani, BAM
    Publication Date
    03/2017
    Country
    EU
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    Scope
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    CE100

    To support the transition to the circular economy, governance, regulations and business models will play a crucial role. More importantly, circular business models (CBMs) would allow the retention of an asset at its highest value over time and support enhancement of natural capital. Different CBMs will be required at different stages of a lifecycle of an asset and may work independently or collaboratively. Successful implementation of these business models will require action from designers, suppliers, service providers, contractors and end-of-life companies by sharing materials, systems, energy, as well as information and services.

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    Keeping Customer Connections

    Keeping Customer Connections
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    Anna Vinogradova, Walmart
    David Rakowski, PA Consulting
    Publication Date
    03/2018
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Language for original content
    Key Area
    Sector
    Scope
    Stella Chavin

    The circular economy offers a new way of looking at the relationships between markets, customers and our use of resources. It uses innovative new business models and designs, disruptive technologies and reverse logistics to transform the current ‘take, make, dispose’ economic model. Circular initiatives work to three principles of designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use and regenerating natural systems. 

    Highlighting that many retailers are already tapping into circular economy thinking, this report is the output of a Collaborative Project carried out by Arizona State University, Cranfield University, eBay, Kingfisher, PA Consulting, Philips, Stuffstr and Wrap.

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    From waste to resource productivity: evidence and case studies

    From waste to resource productivity: evidence and case studies
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    Government Chief Scientific Adviser
    Publication Date
    12/2017
    Country
    United Kingdom
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    Scope
    Dr Richard Leese

    All societies produce waste, though its characteristics and what happens to it depend on cultural, economic and political factors at local, national and global scales. New business models, technological innovations and social enterprise have the potential to reduce waste. Policymakers have a key role to play in supporting these efforts by fostering better communication between stakeholders; through regulation that prioritises reuse and quality recycling; and by encouraging resource efficiency through education, research and manufacturing initiatives.

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    From waste to resource productivity

    From waste to resource productivity - main report
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    Author
    Government Chief Scientific Adviser
    Publication Date
    12/2017
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Language for original content
    Scope
    Dr Richard Leese

    Waste nationally and globally is increasingly problematic and challenging to policymakers. It is a problem that is increasing in scale and scope. It matters to all of us for a series of reasons:

    • There is simply so much waste. In a country with a small land area and a large population, the sheer bulk of waste is in and of itself a problem;
    • As humans congregate in cities around the world, the production of waste has become highly concentrated and that creates particular challenges for its collection and disposal:
    • Much waste is harmful. The scale of that harm has become global. It harms both humans and the other species with which we share the planet. That harm comes in many forms.
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    How the Circular Economy can benefit from the Digital Revolution

    How the Circular Economy can benefit from the Digital Revolution
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    Romain Pardo
    Publication Date
    04/2018
    Country
    Belgium
    Language for original content
    Scope
    Rebecca Castermans

    In a circular economy, materials are more durable and easier to repair, reuse and recycle while waste is turned into a resource. In addition, processes from production to waste management become more resource efficient. Innovative business models enable companies to create value by selling services rather than products. Digital technologies will be pivotal in bringing about this systemic change. The European Union has to make the most of digital solutions for the benefit of a circular economy. This requires addressing the barriers to their uptake, enabling the free flow of data across borders, fostering trust in the data economy, and maximising synergies between the digital and circular economy agendas.

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