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Circular economy

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Sustainable economics
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Circular economy
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Report

The circular economy: an explainer


This explainer provides an overview of the circular economy concept, what it looks like and why it’s being talked about. It also discusses recent research and developments in the circular economy space, and some of the challenges that may arise in its implementation.
Discussion paper

Too good to waste: discussion paper on a circular economy approach for NSW


This discussion paper presents an overview of the circular economy, how it can be applied in New South Wales, and the benefits it could bring.
Report

Global city challenges: the creative and social economy solution


This report looks at how the creative and social economies can offer solutions to some of society's biggest challenges, spur innovation and help us overcome the challenges of tomorrow.
Policy report

Circular Charlotte: Towards a zero waste and inclusive city


Charlotte is the first city in the United States to make a commitment to adopting the circular economy as a public sector strategy. In its circular future, all of the material resources that now end up in landfills will be the basis for Charlotte’s next industrial revolution: the foundation for an era of green manufacturing...
Journal article

Strategies for applying the circular economy to prefabricated buildings

In this paper, a circular-economy framework is applied to the prefabricated building sector to explore the environmental advantages of prefabrication in terms of reduction, reusability, adaptability, and recyclability of its components. A qualitative approach is used to revisit the design, construction, and demolition stages of prefabricated buildings; in so doing, the circular-economy framework is applied...