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The circular economy is an exciting and inspiring approach to create a new economy, a new way of consuming, using and producing products. The circular economy aims to create a system without waste that keeps all resources flowing continuously between producers and users. A system with low environmental impact and high economic activity.
In this interview-style podcast with companies, we dive into specific sustainability issues. We’re having a vulnerable and honest conversation about the dilemmas they face, how they change their business, and the people who help them get there.
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Smurfit Kappa is dealing with increased demand for its products while also steering the business towards net-zero by 2050. Chief sustainability officer and assistant group treasurer discuss the changing demands on the industry, the push to embed sustainable finance, and how the company is helping its clients reach their net-zero goals.
The circular economy is a highly popular topic but the transition towards it is a bumpy road. The global circularity level is even falling over time, with the amount of reused materials and resources decreasing. It is a narrative that needs an update.
Joanna Drake, the Deputy Director-General for the European Commission’s Directorate-General for the Environment talks to us about why the electronics and fashion industries are key priorities for the Commission’s work on the circular economy, and why government, business and consumers must all play a part in Europe’s circular transition.
Monika Collée-Nussbaum is Global Director Communications and CSR at Teleplan International, she talks to us about what has driven the company to adopt a circular economy model, and outlines the factors helping to accelerate the growth of secondary consumer markets for electronic devices.
ING has invested in Black Bear Carbon (BBC), a company that recycles old tyres into a raw material used to make things like pen ink, smartphone covers and new tyres.
Out with the old throwaway society, in with the new circular economy. Policymakers, academics and businesses agree, a new model is needed to tackle some of the world's major environmental challenges. But transitioning to this new model is itself fraught with challenges.
Examining consumer attitudes towards the circular economy and sustainability in 2020. Last year we surveyed business leaders in the US on their interest in the circular economy. While only 16 percent of US businesses have adopted the circular economic framework, 62 percent say moving toward this is part of their business strategy. This year we surveyed 15,000 members of the general public across 11 countries in Europe, APAC and North America. Here’s what we learned.
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Plastic waste is set to triple by 2060, according to a new report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. But the world has woken up to the threat posed by the scourge of plastic pollution and is taking action.
People mostly agree on the biggest environmental challenges of our time and many say they already participate in a movement towards a circular economy by reusing and recycling resources, but our latest ING International Survey on Circular economy finds consumers think initiatives from businesses and structural changes are required.
Almost half (8.2 million tons) of the plastic used for packaging in Europe (20.5 million tons) is used to pack food, according to a new ING report: ‘Plastic packaging in the food sector - Six ways to tackle the plastic puzzle in the food sector’.
Dutch company Milgro is a leading technology and outsourcing partner for managing natural capital - facilitating its clients in using their resources in a more sustainable way.
Capital goods manufacture uses 6 billion tonnes of raw materials every year. How can it become more circular?
The circular economy is pitched as an answer to the world’s sustainability challenges – and more. How does circularity work? And is it actually achievable?