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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
We begin life surrounded by gifts, soft toys, tiny clothes, the colors of care.
Home / We begin life surrounded by gifts, soft toys, tiny clothes, the colors of care. They mark our beginnings, then slowly fade into drawers, boxes, or forgotten corners of memory. As we grow, the practice of giving grows to, but so does its impact. Each year, new things are bought, wrapped, and stored while […]
What are the opportunities for the hospitality industry to better design for a circular economy?
Home / What are the opportunities for the hospitality industry to better design for a circular economy? You might say – Packaging! Yes, it is an opportunity. But what about the most obvious? “Portions we serve!” We’ve seen portions increase in size over the last decades. A 6½-oz drink became 20 not because customers demanded […]
What has been will be again… there is nothing new under the sun
Home / “What has been will be again… there is nothing new under the sun.” — Ecclesiastes 1:9 It turns out, innovation isn’t always about breaking new ground; sometimes, it’s about looking deeper into the ground beneath us. Biomimicry challenges modern innovators to take their toughest design problems, and ask, “How does nature solve this?” […]
Some things we buy stay with us for years. Others, we use once and forget.
Home / Some things we buy stay with us for years. Others, we use once and forget. How do we access what we require, without locking resources into cupboards, garages, or landfills? From power tools and garden equipment to camping gear and kids’ toys, most products spend more time sitting idle than serving a purpose. Tool libraries, […]
Every celebration glows bright and fades beneath what it leaves behind.
Home / Every celebration glows bright and fades beneath what it leaves behind. Mountains of wrapping paper, ribbons, and packaging tell a quiet story of what gets unwrapped and left behind. Behind the sparkle lies a larger system, where forests are cut down, energy is spent, and billions are poured into products that often end up unused. […]
The Rise of Shared-Use Design
Home / The Rise of Shared-Use Design What if products created more value after each use, not less? Shared-use models are now emerging as a practical lever for optimising resource use. The logic is simple: products designed to last, be repaired, or to be used across multiple life cycles (and users) to unlock its potential […]
Why Repair Still Matters.
Home / Why Repair Still Matters. We live in a world where upgrading feels easier than repairing. But every time we choose to fix rather than replace, we extend the story of the things we own—and reduce waste that would otherwise end up in landfill. A repaired phone, appliance, or garment not only saves money; […]