Circular economy
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...