Published on
CitiesPolicy

How do you convince work colleagues that your bright idea isn’t just another burden to their existing workload? Working with policymakers at the regional and city level in Italy, Luigi Acquaviva has had to learn a few tricks when it comes to turning environmental ideas into practice. Meanwhile in Scotland, Cheryl McCulloch had the job of exciting Glasgow businesses and policymakers about the 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.. The circular city scan they produced managed to turn heads and opinions towards a new way of collaborating. Join this conversation to see what you can learn from Luigi and Cheryl's experiences.

You may also like

Toolkit for policymakers report front cover
Publication

Delivering the circular economy: a toolkit for policymakers

This report provides an actionable toolkit for policymakers who wish to embark on a circular...

  • Policy
5 circles showing the universal policy goals
Publication

Universal circular economy policy goals

A framework for national governments, cities and businesses to accelerate the transition para uma...

  • Policy
  • Cities
  • Business
Photo of building
Article

Realising the value of the circular economy in real estate

Making an investment case is vital to the adoption of circular economy principles, helping the...

  • Built environment
  • Cities
  • Cities
  • Policy