Circular Economy Services (CE)

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The circular economy goes beyond recycling. We help you understand how circularity applies to your business.

Transition to a sustainable business model

The circular economy provides an alternative to the prevalent ‘take-make-waste’ approach of the linear economy. We help you rethink your organisation’s approach to sustainability and business through a range of solutions. Our Circular Economy Services enable you and your team to transform operations, reduce environmental impact, and embrace innovative circular business models – tailored expressly for your organisation’s circumstances.

Why plan for circularity?

  • To decarbonise
    Start implementing solutions to reduce your scope 3 emissions.
  • To mitigate risk
    Build resilience against supply chain disruptions or resource price volatility.
  • To benefit from customised solutions
    Gain bespoke guidance tailored for your industry and sustainability aspirations.
  • To gain in-house expertise
    Learn from circular economy professionals dedicated to understanding your business.
  • To become a sustainability leader
    Position your business as a leader in environmental impact mitigation.

What you can expect from our services

We will guide your business through three transformative steps designed to target an in-house capability uplift and medium- to long-term change management. While we recommend all three of these services in sequence, we can also tailor a program to meet your organisation’s needs.


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Step 1: Educate – book a Circular Economy Collage interactive workshop.

Inspired by Climate Fresk, the Circular Economy Collage is a collaborative learning environment that up-skills your staff and builds a foundational understanding of circular economy principles. This is an engaging, three-hour session which explores:

  • The limitations of the linear economy.
  • Effective levers to drive sustainable change.
  • Opportunities and challenges to expect when adopting circular business models.

The workshop educates team members of all levels, and often enables them to envision and innovate circular solutions which are most relevant for your business.


Step 2: Measure – establish circular economy metrics.

We work with you to identify key circular economy (CE) metrics and assess your baseline performance through a life cycle mindset. This approach helps to uncover opportunities across your value chain.

Key outcomes include:

  • A customised dashboard with actionable circular economy metrics to guide your strategy.
  • Insights into circular opportunities: from product design to end-of-life considerations.
  • Actionable recommendations to improve data quality or close data gaps.
  • Deeper insights into the life cycles of your products when circularity metrics are combined with a Life Cycle Assessment.

80% of impacts are decided during the design phase of products and services.
Ellen MacArthur Foundation.


Step 3: Strategise – build a circular economy roadmap.

Our expert-led strategy session takes you through two essential components:

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  1. Setting meaningful targets in line with Australian Government guidance, and,
  2. Developing a roadmap for implementing circular solutions.

From extending product life to creating sharing platforms, our guidance ensures a viable roadmap purpose-designed for your business’ needs and goals.


Start now

Get in touch with one of our Circular Economy consultants today.

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