Sylvie Geisendorf is a member of the European consortium R2Pi (The Route to Circular Economy) funded under the European programme Horizon 2020 grant agreement No.730378.

The circular economy at the same time reduces costs and preserves the environment. Globally, the health sector is responsible for 4.6% of global greenhouse gas emissions, more than a quarter of ...

By 2030, the circular economy could unlock $4.5 trillion in economic benefits, according to Accenture. Consumers are demanding action, with 73% of shoppers willing to pay more for sustainable ...

As the population of the world’s cities grows, so too does resource and energy use as well as waste generation. We can combat these issues with a circular economy that uses nature as a template.

Eco-design, sustainability, and the circular economy may seem new, but recognized standards are already in place to help you meet these important challenges.

Waste is built into our economy. Garry Cooper created a large-scale resource-sharing system to keep furniture, medical equipment and more out of landfills and into the hands of people who need them.

The Netherlands has become a global leader in implementing the tenets of a “circular economy,” a radical new approach to sustainable living that focuses on reducing consumption, minimizing ...

Recycling has long been positioned as the backbone of the circular economy. However, a 2022 report found that less than 10% of global plastic waste is actually recycled.

Circular economy: The Scottish start-up behind ‘simple solution’ for recycling plastic. By Scott Reid. Comment. Published 26th May 2025, 09:00 BST. Updated 26th May 2025, 09:00 BST ...