Understanding the structure of building-material supply chains is essential for policy development seeking to reduce carbon intensity of new material choice and use in the housing industry. This research analyses the supply chains and regulatory settings applicable to manufactured building materials used by the residential housing industry to assist the housing industry in reducing greenhouse...

The National Clothing Product Stewardship Scheme, called 'Seamless', is a plan to transform how clothing is made, used, reused and recycled in Australia to create clothing circularity by 2030.

This research examines the preferences and trade-offs of tenants during social housing retrofit programs, particularly in regard to implementing circular economy (CE) practices. The study looks beyond the relatively narrow consideration of energy efficiency, to respond to the broader requirements of the social housing sector—to incorporate and balance tenant needs with provider mandates, budgetary limitations...

The learning and teaching of the interior design needs to be completely rethought to create a sustainable circular design ecosystem. This paper identifies four key sustainable design principles as a foundation for a new education paradigm for a circular interior design ecosystem model.

The purpose of this report is to inform and inspire action towards increased adoption of circular economy business models and thinking in Australia. With circular economy adoption in its relative infancy in Australia, the report provides foundational perspectives for both industry and government to enable progress towards circularity.