It’s time for a circular economy
Through design, we can eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature, creating an economy that benefits people, business and the natural world.
Building Prosperity: Unlocking the potential of a nature-positive, circular economy for Europe
This report demonstrates the value of a circular economy that is nature-positive and regenerative by design.
Six circular economy strategies have been selected based on their prominent potential to concurrently drive economic and nature-positive gains, as well as realise wider environmental and social outcomes.
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Digital Deposits for a Reuse Revolution
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In a move to help accelerate the circular economy, Visa has partnered with TOMRA, Shift4, and the municipality of Aarhus in Denmark to design and implement a fully digital payment process for TOMRA Reuse’s reverse vending machines (RVM). This enables customers to return reusable packaging and instantly receive the deposit through a digital payout to their card or contactless device such as a phone or smartwatch.
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Our mission is to accelerate the transition to a circular economy
We develop and promote the idea of a circular economy. We inspire and work with business, academia, policymakers, and institutions across the globe. Our vision is an economic system that’s better for people and the environment.
