Circular Economy: An Introduction
Introduces circular economy principles, including regenerative design, systems thinking, and decoupling growth from resource consumption. This is useful for visualizing inner and outer loops (reuse, remanufacturing, recycling) and designing database infographics on resource flows and value retention.
Primer/Conceptual Framework
Ellen MacArthur Foundation. (n.d.). Circular economy case studies.
Towards a Circular Economy: Business Rationale for an Accelerated Transition
Landmark report introducing the ReSOLVE framework (Regenerate, Share, Optimise, Loop, Virtualise, Exchange) for applying CE principles in business. Provides a strong conceptual entry point for explaining CE to enterprise audiences.
Foundational Report
Ellen MacArthur Foundation. (2015). Towards a circular economy: Business rationale for an accelerated transition.
Circular Economy and Solid Waste
Explains how circular economy approaches can reduce waste generation and retain material value through prevention, reuse, repair, remanufacturing, and recycling. Useful for linking enterprise practices with waste-system transformation.
Working Paper
United Nations Industrial Development Organization. (2024). Circular economy and solid waste.
Primer / Conceptual Framework:
Circular Economy: An Introduction
Foundational Report:
Towards a Circular Economy: Business Rationale for an Accelerated Transition
Working Paper
Circular Economy and Solid Waste