Circular Economy News
One person’s trash is another’s treasure, and finance could be the key to unlocking it
Author: Holly Taylor It could be energy, it could be products, it could be services. Circularity asks us to reflect on where things are sourced, and how they are designed, made and utilised. It asks questions like: do these things have a short lifecycle, a long lifecycle, or could they have a never ending cycle? […]
Embracing difficult conversations in pursuit of circularity
Globally, the circular economy is gaining momentum, but the reality is that many areas worldwide are still grappling with the same fundamental challenges: how to minimise waste generation and create an economy where we keep the resources and materials we have in circulation for as long as possible. The conversation about waste avoidance means addressing […]
A Retailer’s View on Circular Waste and Packaging by Brooke Donnelly, GM Sustainability, Coles Group
Our sustainability strategy directs our actions towards high-impact initiatives across four areas – energy and emissions, waste, packaging, and sourcing and farming. And within these areas we support initiatives that drive circularity. For example, we seek to reduce waste to make it more valuable, through reduction, recycling, reuse, and product stewardship, and we work to […]
Circular Economy Labs – Accelerating Circular Economy Transitions and Behaviour Change
Monash Sustainable Development Institute (MSDI) is at the forefront of this movement in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, driving transformative change through innovative research, industry engagement, and strategic leadership. At Circularity 2024, Associate Professor. Martin Geissdoerfer and Senior Research Fellow Jennifer Macklin will highlight the work of Monash Sustainable Development Institute’s Circular Economy Labs and […]
Seizing Australia’s circular opportunity: innovating for a sustainable future
Sustainability Victoria, through the Victorian Government’s Circular Economy Business Innovation Centre (CEBIC), has already accelerated more than 100 new circular products and services that are good for the environment and the bottom line. We’ve done it by rethinking and redesigning traditional business models, embracing cutting-edge technologies, and fostering collaboration. We’ve learned collaboration is not just […]
Circular Business Design Workshop Launches in Australia
Planet Ark’s Australian Circular Economy Hub (ACE Hub) will partner with CIRCO NL, a Netherlands Government-funded organisation, to bring their circular economy training to Australia, starting with Victoria. The methodology is applied to two training options. The most comprehensive is the Circular Business Design Workshop – a three-day program to familiarise organisations in Victoria with […]
Seamless Initiative Launches Garment Levy to Drive Circular Fashion
The Seamless Clothing Stewardship Scheme was established by the Australian Fashion Council (AFC) in collaboration with industry pioneers as part of efforts to create a circular clothing industry by 2023. The scheme hopes to tackle a pressing issue in the fashion industry – the staggering 200,000 tonnes of clothing waste sent to landfills in Australia annually (the equivalent weight of almost […]
Australia sets Ambitious Targets for Environmental Conservation and Circular Economy Development
Australia’s Environment Ministers convened last week and agreed to progress pivotal measures toward a nature-positive future and Australia’s shift to a circular economy. In a landmark decision, ministers from all Australian jurisdictions have endorsed comprehensive measures to support the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY TARGETS One […]
First Recommendations Report Released by Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group
Established in February 2023, the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group provides advice to the Australian Government on the transition to a more circular economy. The Advisory Group’s first interim report, released today, summarises their early findings and outlines strategic interventions to drive the circular economy transformation forward. The report focuses on Australia’s domestic manufacturing capabilities […]
Reviving Lives and Nurturing Circular Futures: Natalie Davies and BINGO Industries
This captivating artwork visually narrates the circular practices model, showcasing how modern solutions align with traditional Aboriginal culture for the betterment of our planet. The 2023 ACE Awards recognised outstanding achievements within the sustainability sector, with the Full Circle Award winner (Ryan Swenson, CEO of Circonomy) receiving the original “Caring for Country” piece. Other esteemed […]