Why biology holds the key to the future of design and manufacturing
It is becoming increasingly apparent that transitioning towards a more restorative and regenerative economic model that decouples economic prosperity from the consumption of finite resources will necessitate the breaking down of the silos created across business, education and the broader economy, on which a linear, take-make-dispose system has thrived. The emerging discipline of synthetic biology […]
Renault partner with OSVehicle to create an open source mass-market electric vehicle
Renault has partnered with OSVehicle to create POM, a new electric vehicle (EV), open source and available for customisation by start-ups, independent labs, private customers and researchers. Modifications to the design of the software and driving experience will be encouraged to a vehicle, which is based on Renault’s popular Twizy model, and aims to spark […]
Circulate on Fridays: Hello 2017 and is the future of city travel called “Whim”?
Welcome to 2017! Circulate on Fridays is back and ready for another year. As the idea of a circular economy continues to gain traction in business, education, policy and media, we’re expecting to have an even larger number of great stories to share with you this, so stay tuned. Don’t forget that the best ways […]
Why better farming is vital for textile companies like Patagonia
Creating farming techniques that don’t use heavy amounts of chemical fertilisers and pesticides or tillage – preparation of soil for planting through mechanical agitation of various types, such as digging, stirring and overturning – is becoming increasingly regarded as crucial for an abundant and secure food supply in the future. The development and scaling of […]
Is Stuffstr the app that enables retailers like H&M to transition to a circular economy?
There is more than $7000 worth of unused stuff sitting in your house, according to Stuffstr and its founder John Atcheson, a sum that likely increased for many people during the holiday period. It’s a statistic that really strikes home on the scale of the opportunity (and the challenge) facing a company like multinational retailer […]
Book Review: A Good Disruption
The last two decades represent one of the most prosperous growth periods in history. “Our current growth model has worked miracles, and has lifted billions out of poverty into rewarding and prosperous life (…) And most citizens of advanced economies today command goods and services that were beyond the reach of even kings and emperors only […]
Infographic: Moving towards a circular economy
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The Circulate Guide to Christmas 2017
With just a week to go until Christmas, you’re probably sorting the final preparations, making the finishing touches to the Christmas tree, or on the lookout for the last perfect gift for that special someone. Thankfully, Circulate is coming to your rescue in your time of need. As we’ve seen throughout the year, the circular economy isn’t […]
Give your feedback on the British Standard on the circular economy
The British Standards Institute has released the draft of a guide for businesses on implementing the circular economy – the first of its type in the world. The BS 8001 standard offers guidance and recommendations for organisations of any type, sector, size or location. Rather than containing the technical specifications or codes of practice found […]
How Google is making the transition to 100% renewable energy
With renewable energy suppliers, domestic batteries and even solar roof tiles, it’s becoming more feasible for homeowners and small businesses to make the transition away from fossil energy. But how would a larger business – say, Google – move to 100% renewables? The search giant now predicts it will achieve this feat in 2017, and […]