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Renewable, recyclable or biodegradable inputs for production; recovering resources and materials from end-of-life products; extending product lifecycles by reusing, repairing and reselling; sharing platforms for collective usage; product-as-a-service models, and more…
Your latest circular economy stories
Delivering pre-loved and unwanted toys to families at Christmas time.
Mid & East Antrim Community Fridge Network
Funding and supporting a borough-wide community fridge network.
Water Efficiency Antrim
Reducing water consumption in Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.
Raising awareness of environmental damage caused by the global fashion and textiles industry.
Becky Valentine of Nottingham eco-office company Spenbeck talks about the challenges of meeting zero carbon in Grade II Listed buildings - and about the exciting climate action happening in her home...
Companies can redesign how they operate by reducing materials, waste and pollution upfront during design and development; finding innovative ways of extending the useful life of components and materials; and offering services instead of selling products. Communities and residents grow circular economies naturally by relentlessly reusing, repairing and recycling. A circular economy is a boon for new, secure jobs: put simply, keeping our stuff for longer means keeping more jobs in the local economy.
All circular economy initiatives
Borrowing from thousands of tools and learning how to use them.
Using surplus food to combat waste and bring the community together.
Passing on pre-loved baby clothes and equipment to vulnerable new mums.
Turning unwanted furniture items into stylish new pieces and creating new employment opportunities.
Recycling spectacles for organisations within the optical and wider recycling sectors.
Collecting used and new toys to give to children who need them.
Selling handcrafted furniture and other reclaimed wood products.
Baby Basics Dyffryn Clwyd
Supporting new families to help meet the practical and financial needs of caring for a new baby.
Renew Wales / Adfywio Cymru
Helping communities across Wales take action on climate change.
Empowering people to take steps on local sustainability in Yorkshire.
Sharing unwanted toiletries with those in need, stopping them going to landfill.