Circular Economy Is About Designing Better Systems
Home / Circular Economy Is About Designing Better Systems Most packaging problems don’t actually start on the shop floor. They start long before that—often in rooms where decisions are made with the best intentions, but not always with the full picture. Across every sector, teams are feeling the pressure to pick “better” or “greener” materials. […]
The reality of trade-offs
Home / The reality of trade-offs Not all “sustainable” packaging options perform the same—and some fail where it matters most. Many organisations upgrade to new materials without a clear understanding of how those materials behave through real operational conditions, transport vibration, moisture exposure, stacking loads, contamination risks, and consumer interaction. Without this, packaging decisions become guesswork. A structured trade-off […]
The value of structured decisions without relying on judgment alone
Home / The value of structured decisions without relying on judgment alone In many organisations, complex decisions, such as selecting suppliers, materials, technologies, or investment priorities, are still shaped primarily by individual judgement. These judgements are usually formed through personal experience, functional priorities, or informal discussions rather than a shared evaluation method. This typically results […]
Australia’s Environmentally Sustainable Procurement
Home / Australia’s Environmentally Sustainable Procurement (ESP) Policy is reshaping procurement by emphasizing climate action, environmental protection, and circular economy principles. Effective from 1 July 2024, the policy initially targets construction services procurements at or above $7.5 million, with plans to expand to other sectors in the future. Climate, Energy & Water Dept Here’s how […]
Circular procurement? Sounds expensive (to consider and to work on)
Home / “Circular procurement? Sounds expensive (to consider and to work on)” That’s how you may feel – but the truth is far from this. For many teams, the move to sustainable or circular procurement stalls because: – Upfront costs appear higher – The long-term benefits aren’t obvious But here’s the catch—it’s not that the […]
Oh my god bro, why is there a box, in a box and another box?
Home / “Oh my god bro, why is there a box, in a box and another box?” This is what I heard from the living hall when my 9-year-old started taking off packaging of some small electronic items I received via post. What I saw what he was unpacking, yes, you could reasonably say that it was over packaged. While […]
Most training sessions look like this:
Home / Most training sessions look like this: – Someone presents. – Everyone listens. – A few nod. – Maybe a couple of questions. And then… back to work. Here’s the thing, Understanding something doesn’t mean you can apply it. That gap shows up when real decisions need to be made: – Cost vs sustainability – Risk vs innovation – Short-term vs long-term […]
If we take a deep look …
Home / If we take a deep look … at the type of “interaction” we can do during “interactive workshops” …. Aren’t they constrained and narrowed to exchange ideas in a particular, expected way? And we call that engagement, as that is what we are used to. But what if there are better ways. In […]
Did you know that circular procurement can enhance business competitiveness by creating resilience in your supply chain
Home / Did you know that circular procurement can enhance business competitiveness by creating resilience in your supply chain, driving innovation and designing out waste to save costs? It improves supply chain resilience and encourages innovation. By prioritizing initiatives that are aligned with principles of circular economy, circular procurement: helps challenge demand for traditional products […]
Why Market Clarity Matters More Than Ever
Home / Newsletter Why Market Clarity Matters More Than Ever Market Mapping At Anvarta, our work with clean economy innovations proves one thing—the amount of focus going into creating market success is vastly disproportionate to the focus going into its R&D! That’s why understanding markets is a gamechanger. It ensures your innovation isn’t just valuable—it’s strategically […]