Why do promising pilot projects often struggle during industrial scale-up?

Home / Back Why do promising pilot projects often struggle during industrial scale-up? Many clean economy innovations perform well in pilot trials. But why do they often encounter unexpected challenges when moving to industrial production? Supply chain mapping, modelling and visualisation help identify vulnerable points and allows the company to develop sourcing strategies and inventory […]
Buying behaviour shapes market success

Home / Back Buying behaviour shapes market success long before product performance is evaluated. Commercial success for clean economy products begins with understanding buying behaviour. If your market strategy doesn’t reflect how customers buy, even the best product can struggle to gain adoption. Facebook X-twitter Youtube Linkedin 100
Every year, governments spend billions managing waste.

Home / Back Why are governments paying to manage waste that should never have been created? Every year, governments spend billions managing waste. Collection. Transport. Landfill. Environmental remediation. These costs continue to rise, yet they create little long-term economic value. A circular economy shifts the focus upstream. Instead of investing more resources in managing waste, […]
Times have changed

Home / Back Times have changed, Circularity has become a conversation stopper. This is a common input from circular economy practitioners at the moment. But we need to ask ourselves: why? Economic conditions are tough. Budgets are under pressure, customers are scrutinising every decision, and businesses need to deliver more value with less than ever. […]
What does a circular future look like for plantation sector?

Home / Back What does a circular future look like for plantation sector? We are excited to begin this journey with Horana Plantations PLC, a member of the Hayleys Group, as they embark on developing a Circular Economy Roadmap that will help shape a more resilient and sustainable future for the business. Delivered by Expertise […]
Thank you to UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka

Home / Back We facilitated many conversations on circular economy and systems transformation over the years. But Rewire the Economy: A Game-Based Simulation on Developing Circular Transition Roadmaps is unique in many ways. Hearing something to learn or absorb the essence is one leve. If you are put on the spotlight to make a decision […]
Thank you PREVENT Waste Alliance and GIZ for convening this meaningful dialogue.

Home / Back Delighted to have contributed to this important dialogue on developing National Circualr Economy Frameworks in Southeast Asia! 🌏 It was wonderful to exchange insights with fellow speakers on how EU–Southeast Asia collaboration can drive green innovation and investment in the region. Thank you PREVENT Waste Alliance and GIZ for convening this meaningful […]
Businesses think more than twice in taking action towards change

Home / Back At times like this, where businesses think more than twice in taking action towards change, we tend to think that it is (mostly) the government influce through regulatory action that push a circular economy – In other words there is a perception that it is the main driver. But often indirect influence can be even […]
Circularity is often visualized as a closed loop

Home / Back Circularity is often visualized as a closed loop. But does a resource really need to return to the same product, process, or industry to be considered circular? The truth is: by oversimplifying it to ‘closed loop’ we deliver highly sub-optimal (or even damaging) outcomes ! What we should not forget is that […]
Development of the Philippines’ National Circular Economy Framework and the Roadmap.

Home / Back Proud to see Dr Mayuri Wijayasundara contributing to this pivotal moment in shaping the circular future for the Philippines. deeply honoured to contribute to the development of the Philippines’ National Circular Economy Framework and the Roadmap. The High-Level Interagency Roundtable held last week in Manila gathered Cabinet leaders and national institutions, helping […]