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The Global Observer – May 2022

10 May 2022

A monthly selection of articles on circular economy from the five continents, curated by the members of the Circulab community

Why biomimicry is not just copying from nature

15 April 2022

We’re all subject to the same laws of physics, facing the same elements and adapting to them. Nature is a master at ‘creatively’ using the laws of physics at its own advantage...

How to build resilience in troubled times

17 March 2022

The past 2 years have been a global crash course in crisis management for businesses, individuals as well as public and private decision makers. Let's take a look at business resilience and how it can lead to thriving social and economic models.

Altavia ACT* joins the Circulab community

16 March 2022

Interview with Anne-Catherine Trinon, Managing Director of Altavia ACT*, a member of the Circulab community

Is Technology the Answer to all our Problems?

18 February 2022

Digital technologies have allowed the formulation of multiple innovations with considerable economic, environmental and societal benefits. From the Circular Economy perspective, tech is a powerful enabler but also presents risks.

How to keep the Circular Economy front and center in the post-pandemic construction sector?

26 January 2022

An outlook on challenges and ways forward

Toys, Plastics and Circular Economy

10 December 2021

How can Circular Economy help the toy industry tackle plastic pollution?

How to understand and combat the overconsumption of water resources?

25 October 2021

What are the pressures on water resources and the risks associated?

How to build a business model with positive impacts? The Circular Canvas

24 August 2021

Shape your business model to adapt to the circular economy.

Single-use plastic is no longer fantastic

23 August 2021

Every year 8 million tons of plastic waste enter the oceans… It is the equivalent of emptying one full rubbish truck of plastic waste in the ocean every minute.