Circular Economy

Government identifies textiles, transport, construction, agri-food, and chemicals and plastics as sectors with most potential for major economic gains from driving out waste

WRAP CEO Harriet Lamb explains why bringing the circular economy into every home and boardroom deserves more serious attention, and how she's learned to love her freezer

The zero waste economy represents our most promising pathway to meaningful environmental change, going far beyond traditional recycling that we know cannot cope with out growing mountain of waste, writes City to Sea CEO Jane Martin

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership warns industry needs plan to manage wave of e-waste as swathes of solar panels approach end of life

New BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions report argues new business models could unlock circular economy by extending lifecycle of assets and maximising resource utilisation

A growing need for rare minerals is bolstering the case for more circular business models

Satisfying the UK's reading habit is a surprisingly carbon intensive endeavour, but work to keep 'pre-loved' books in circulation for longer are starting to turn the page

IKEA's largest retailer claims funding will help support the circular economy and encourage reuse and recycling

Research from McKinsey and World Economic Forum highlights opportunity to boost recycling and reuse in the emerging market for building retrofitting

Defra unveils traffic light-style system to help large producers assess packaging waste in line with EPR material reporting standards