Circular Economy Handbook - How to Build a More Resilient, Competitive and Sustainable Business

Learn how circular economies can optimize business models to regenerate rather than waste and degrade resources.

List of contents

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

About the author

Catherine Weetman founded Rethink Global in 2013 to support organizations that want to explore how circular and regenerative approaches create value and shrink their footprint. She helps clients clarify what to do, convince stakeholders, and make solid business cases.

She is a Mentor and Group Leader for the Circular Economy Club, a member of the Strategic Foresight Board for the Circular Economy Alliance, and a member of the advisory board for UKMSN+. She also hosts the Circular Economy Podcast.

Product details

• Authors: Catherine Weetman, Weetman Catherine
• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 03.09.2025
• EAN: 9781398622999
• ISBN: 978-1-398-62299-9
• No. of pages: 520
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Sustainable Development, Sustainability, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Strategic Planning, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Distribution, business strategy, Purchasing & supply management, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Logistics & Supply Chain, Purchasing and supply management