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In a time of unprecedented challenges, where sustainability improvements are critical, how can the circular economy enable businesses to thrive by doing better with less?
A Circular Economy Handbook by Catherine Weetman is the essential guide for sustainability leads, consultants and strategy professionals looking to implement circular practices that deliver environmental impact, business value and long-term resilience. Now in its third edition, this trusted resource combines practical tools, global examples and cutting-edge research to help leaders embed circular economy thinking across business models, operations and supply chains. Grounded in the author's Circular Economy Framework 3.0 and Circular Business Model Canvas, this book enables professionals to: - Design and implement scalable circular strategies across product lifecycles
- Align circular models with business goals, ESG targets and compliance
- Leverage technologies like AI, IoT, blockchain and digital platforms
- Understand behavioral drivers and material impacts including plastics and novel entities With extensive examples, online resources and frameworks from industries worldwide, this handbook equips sustainability professionals to shift from linear consumption to circular value creation at scale. Lead circular transformation that delivers resilience, innovation and measurable impact.
Themes: circular economy, sustainable business models, ESG strategy, systems thinking, digital sustainability, circular design
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Section - ONE: An overview of the circular economy; Chapter - 01: The circular economy; Chapter - 02: The design and supply chain; Chapter - 03: Circular business models; Chapter - 04: Enablers and accelerators; Section - TWO: How are businesses adopting circular economy models?; Chapter - 05: Drivers for change; Chapter - 06: Food and agriculture; Chapter - 07: Fashion and textiles; Chapter - 08: Consumer electricals and electronics; Chapter - 09: Industrial manufacturing; Chapter - 10: The construction industry Chapter - 11: Packaging and plastics; Section - THREE: What does this mean for supply chains?; Chapter - 12: Supply chain strategy and planning; Chapter - 13: Supply chain operations: Sourcing and procurement, manufacturing, distribution and reverse logistics; Section - FOUR: Implementation; Chapter - 14: Making the business case and starting the journey; Chapter - 15: Glossary
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Catherine Weetman helps businesses thrive by using fair, regenerative and circular approaches that are better for people, planet and profit. After training as an industrial engineer, a long career with multinational companies gave her an inside track on the complex and interconnected challenges of manufacturing, retail and supply chains. An international speaker and strategic advisor, Weetman also hosts the popular Circular Economy Podcast, with listeners in over 150 countries. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) and a member of its Circular Economy Steering Group.
