Circular Digest
Your monthly source for circular economy insights - redesign systems, reduce risks, drive real impact.
π The top PPWR challenges
Hey Reader π Welcome to the 25th edition of Circular Digest! One thing that has been really interesting to see is the narrative shift in how the circular economy is being talked about. It's gone from being talked about waste reduction and sustainable consumption to national security and supply chain resilience. This has also resulted in governments paying attention, integrating the circular economy into national strategies as a priority. If countries can't access key materials needed to keep...
π Navigating the Microplastics Crisis
Hey Reader π Welcome to the 24th edition of Circular Digest! The world feels quite scary right now. Sending my thoughts to anyone affected by the forest fires in Europe, floods in Nepal and China or earthquakes in Colombia and Indonesia. It is times like this where I get reminded of why I throw my soul into what I do. We know our human-induced climate change and environmental destruction is increasing the scale and severity of natural disasters. Every subscriber or business I influence and...
π Are you ready for PPWR?
Hey Reader π Welcome to the 23rd edition of Circular Digest! Hello from Central Asia π I have just got back from a 10-day tour of Kyrgyzstan. It's a stunning country with beautiful, diverse nature, from canyons and beaches, to mountains and valleys. One thing that really stood out to me was the symbiosis between traditional Kyrgyz lifestyles and nature. People grow up milking cows, riding horses and hunting their food. A far cry from city life. I must apologise for missing June but I've been...
π Are Cigarette Butts too Small to Fix? With Filter the Future Coalition
Hey Reader π Welcome to the 22nd edition of Circular Digest. I'm excited to share an interview with co-founders, CΓ©line Duval and Julia Karsten from Filter the Future Coalition, a coalition advocating for the introduction of ecotoxicity warnings on cigarette packs, helping put an end to toxic littering. β¬οΈ Circular Roundup Reporting: The EU has rejected ISSB alignment in it's latest ESRS changes. ISSB had pushed the Commission to adopt its standards or to allow companies to comply with its...
π What is the Future of Circular Fashion?
Hey Reader π Welcome to April's edition of Circular Digest! Hello from Japan π― I am remote working for 6 months this year, travelling East to West across the Silk Road. Japan is our first stop! I've been incredibly impressed by Japanese waste management, the meticulous sorting, and the litter-free streets. While also wondering, how do you build a case for reducing single-use plastics (Japan has a strong single-use society linked to hygiene), when the impacts are not seen in the environment?...
π Is Price a Barrier to Circular Fashion?
Hey Reader π Welcome to March's edition of Circular Digest! Unfortunately I have been out sick so thank you for your patience as I get this to you on the last day of the month. I'm excited to share a deep dive into the challenges and barriers for both consumers and companies in making fashion more circular, written by Wendy Lau. Read on below β¬οΈ Circular Roundup Policy: The European Commission has released a FAQ document for the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). I can't...
π Is Circular Fashion a Fix or a Fantasy?
Hey Reader π Welcome to the 2nd Circular Digest of 2026! I'm excited to share a deep dive into the current landscape of circular fashion, written by Wendy Lau. How is policy, reporting and business tackling the environmental impacts of fast fashion, and is it getting results? Read on below β¬οΈ Circular Roundup Policy: Filter the Future is a coalition advocating for the introduction of ecotoxicity warnings on cigarette packs, helping put an end to toxic littering. Each cigarette is made up of...
π Why Do We Act Circular?
Hey Reader π Welcome to the first Circular Digest of 2026! I'm excited to share an unique perspective on the circular economy, written by Claudia Grabbe. We often talk about external motiviators to incentivise circularity, such as policy, awareness or cost. But what about intrinsic motivators and the barriers individuals face? Read on belowβ¬οΈ Circular Roundup Finance: LabCycle, a female and minority-led circular economy startup, secures over Β£1m seed funding to scale the recycling of plastic...
π Your Circular Economy Wrapped
Hey Reader π Welcome to the last edition of Circular Digest of 2025! It's been a big year. Read on for the key wins, challenges for the circular economy and where we go next. β¬οΈ Your Circular Economy Wrapped Key Wins π The Global Circularity Protocol (GCP) - A big milestone this year. The new Protocol finally gives organisations a practical, global framework for measuring, managing and communicating circular performance and impacts. It offers a step-by-step approach to frame, prepare,...
π Can Reuse Compete with Convenience? With REUSE Foundation
Hey Reader π Welcome to the November edition of Circular Digest. I'm excited to share an interview with CEO, John Marchant and Trustee, Roger Sharp from REUSE Foundation, a charity working to develop and support pragmatic solutions that reduce our reliance on single-use plastic and can deliver change at scale. β¬οΈ Circular Roundup Policy: The outcomes of COP30 in Belem, Brazil were a mixed bag. While the βglobal mutiraoβ decision did acknowledge that the global transition is irreversible,...
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