CATALYZE 2026, Rewire the Economy facilitated by Strategic Partner
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 […]
Sustainable Consumption and Production Policies and Practices to Reduce Inequalities
Home / Back ntentionally Designing Sustainable Consumption and Production Policies and Practices to Reduce Inequalities What if a policy helps the environment but widens the gap between those who benefit and those who bear the cost? Today’s global economy tells that story. A small share of the world’s population consumes most of its resources, while […]
EU Webinar Series on Circular Economy in Southeast Asia
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 […]
What happens when the end-of-pipe safety valve disappears?
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]