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This page is part of the transforming business: the leading voices of the circular economy interview series where we discuss how representatives from our Strategic Partners and Partners are innovating and scaling circular economycircular economyA systems solution framework that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. It is based on three principles, driven by design: eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature. solutions, the challenges they face, and how much more needs to be done to shift the system.


What are the circular economy alternatives to demolishing buildings? Arup Structural Engineer Grace Di Benedetto shares examples including reusereuseThe repeated use of a product or component for its intended purpose without significant modification., refurbishment, and material passports, and explains why many of these innovations are still difficult to implement.

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A circular economy for buildings: Arup

  • Business
  • Built environment
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Designing products for circularity: H&M Group

  • Business
  • Fashion
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Designing food products to tackle climate change: Nestlé

  • Business
  • Food
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From linear to circular: The Coca-Cola Company

  • Business
  • Plastics

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Cities and the circular economy

This topic area looks at the role cities play in the transition to a circular economy.

  • Cities
  • Business
  • Built environment