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Introduction to Circular Economy
Leo NutterResearch Analyst, Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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Take Make Dispose
Global demand for resources was 1.7 times what earth can support in one year - Global Footprint Network (2018)
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The New Plastics Economy (NPEC): Rethinking the future of plastics (2016)
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Take Make Dispose
Restorative & Regenerative
Linear Economy Circular Economy
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Butterfly Diagram
Biocycle Technical cycle
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A circular economy is based on three principles:
Design out waste & pollution
Keep products & materials in
use
Regenerate natural systems
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Circular Economy Case Study Library
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Business
Governments & Cities
Intergovernmental Organisations
250+ signatories of the NPEC Global Commitment100% plastic packaging designed to be fully reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025
EU Action Plan for the Circular Economy (2015)EU Circular Economy Package becomes law (2018)
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Business &Government
Insight & Analysis
Systemic Initiatives Education Communication
Providing robust evidence about the benefits of the circular economy transition
Catalysing circular activities across the global economy
Transforming key material flows to scale the circular economy globally
Inspiring learners to re-think the future through the circular economy framework
Engaging a global audience around the circular economy
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Water and the Circular Economy
If we continue with business as usual, global demand for freshwater will exceed viable
resources by 40% by 2030 - IRP, 2016
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Water and the Circular EconomyLinear Circular
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Vision for the Future Growth Within: A circular economy vision for a competitive Europe (2015)
• By adopting circular economy principles, by 2030, Europe can capture €900 billion that would otherwise be lost if the current linear development path is continued
• €3,000 increase in the disposable income for an EU household (11% rise)
• 48% reduction of CO2 emissions across mobility, food systems, and the built environment
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Key Resources:
Circular Economy Case Study Library
Ellen MacArthur Foundation Publications
Water and Circular Economy White Paper
Contact: [email protected]
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