CE Design – Getting it right from the start
This webinar gave an overview of emerging circular design strategies with a discussion from industry experts on how to embed material circularity at the design stage, and the business benefits that this brings.
When something is designed important decisions are made that impact how it is manufactured, how it is used, and what happens when it is no longer needed or wanted. Considering and embedding Circular Economy design aspects at the beginning a process can extend the life cycle of products, packaging and materials.
This webinar looked at:
- An overview of emerging circular design strategies;
- An understanding of the business benefits for organisations that are embracing circular design and ‘getting it right from the start’
- Presentation from industry experts on how to do it & why you should do it.
Speakers included:
- Sophie Thomas, Thomas.Matthews
- Susanne Baker, techUK
- Jonathan Perry, Dell
- Andy Whyle, Chair of the IEMA Circular Economy Network, Independent consultant
- Marc Jourdan, IEMA (Moderator)
Presentations
Circular economy – drivers for business action: S, Baker techUK - CLICK HERE
IEMA: Extended Resource Ownership Model Update & Future Sectors: A, Whyle - CLICK HERE
Circular Design at Dell: J, Perry, Dell - CLICK HERE
CE Design: S, Thomas, Thomas.Matthews - CLICK HERE
The Solent: Recycling - Behaviour Change
Are you or your work team keen but confused about what to recycle or simply not engaged? Recycling has been with us for a long time, but recycling rates are not as high as they could be and contamination is common. The IEMA Solent event discussed how to improve your recycling rate, reduce contamination and looked ahead to changes coming in the next couple of years, including how to tackle drink container recycling through the deposit return scheme.
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