Apply circular economy principles to create regenerative local economic systems that eliminate waste and maximize resource efficiency.
Based on Ellen MacArthur Foundation principles and implemented in hundreds of communities worldwide, circular economy approaches create economic value while reducing environmental impact.
50% reduction in community waste sent to landfill
40% improvement in material resource efficiency
30% increase in economic value retained locally
25% increase in green jobs and circular economy employment
35% reduction in community environmental footprint
Comprehensive toolkit with assessment tools, design methods, and implementation guides
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Manifesto for circular design — products as biological or technical nutrients in closed-loop systems.
Foundational reading for our Circular Economy Community best practice. Waste-as-food reframes material decisions.
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