Can what we buy really change the market?
Home / Back Can what we buy really change the market? Think about this for a moment. What if the simple act of purchasing could reshape an entire set of industries? Sounds like a stretch? It’s not. And here’s where it gets interesting. Procurement is much more than atransactional endeavour. We often hear that procurement […]
If not, why should they?
Home / Back Are companies looking at redesigning their products proactively aiming decarbonisation and regeneration opportunities ? If not, why should they? If you continue as is, checking risks on – vulnerability to supply chain volatility – changing environmental regulations may be necessary. What do redesign look like? This may come as Substituting scarce materials Simplifying components Improving durability, […]
The real opportunity lies much upstream in the value chain:
Home / Back Recycling has been a headline trend in circular economy conversations. The real opportunity lies much upstream in the value chain: refuse, rethink, reduce, reuse, repair, refurbish, remanufacture and repurpose before any lower order options. How do we make sure that other more efffective circular strategies are not overlooked, and acknowledge recycling as […]
We can’t afford to shift what we procure to buy sustainable or circular products
Home / Back “We can’t afford to shift what we procure to buy sustainable or circular products” when we hear this, the real underlying question is: Can we afford not to? Most procurement teams get stuck in the same loop: – Chase the lowest unit price – Replace. repeat. dispose. They they focus on the main budget alloacted to purchase the product, not costs spent when it travels through its life within and […]
Circular Economy thinking in designing cities
Home / Newsletter Circular Economy thinking in designing cities Cities account for over 70% of global CO2 emissions. An increase in transportation and industrial buildings emerging as prominent contributors to this phenomenon. 45% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions are caused by land management practices and the production of resources, products, and food. While Australia […]
Not all circular economy strategies are meant to be equal.
Home / Not all circular economy strategies are meant to be equal. In the transition to a circular economy, we often hear about recycling — and while it’s important, it’s not always the most sustainable option. Strategies like sharing, maintaining, reusing, and repairing are generally more desirable. Why? Because by the time we get to […]
We want to go circular—but where are the options?
Home / “We want to go circular—but where are the options?” If you’ve tried sourcing sustainable or circular solutions lately, chances are you’ve run into this. – Limited product visibility– Suppliers not aligned with your needs– Traditional procurement processes getting in the way But here’s the truth:It’s not that circular solutions don’t exist.It’s that our […]
Recycling isn’t enough — here’s what comes next
Home / Recycling isn’t enough — here’s what comes next We’ve all seen it. Bins full of “recyclables.” Trucks on the road. Factories breaking materials down. And yet — our waste problem keeps growing. Why? Because recycling is: 👉 Reactive — it only deals with waste after it’s created. 👉 Energy-intensive — transport + processing […]
Capability building isn’t just a buzzword.
Home / Capability building isn’t just a buzzword. It’s the foundation for a true shift toward a circular economy. Capability building to drive change may mean different things in different contexts. In driving a circular economy, it’s about embedding the skills, systems, and culture that allow organisations to consistently innovate, execute, and scale circular […]
What skills will define the future of advanced manufacturing?
Home / What skills will define the future of advanced manufacturing? Together with The Gordon TAFE, City of Greater Geelong, Geelong Manufacturing Council, Geelong Tech School and Skilling the Bay, and with support from the Victorian Government, Anvarta delivered the Advanced Manufacturing Training Needs Analysis 2023. This report provides a roadmap for building the workforce […]