Circular economy: coming together for a sustainable, fairer economy

Unsustainable patterns of production and consumption are driving global challenges such as biodiversity loss, climate change and growing inequalities. There is an alternative, and it’s one that we can all get involved in. Anne Velenturf and Michael Howroyd introduce how a circular economy can help.

Everyone can start adopting more circular economy behaviours

—Dr Anne Velenturf

Impact

• Regional collaboration: the Yorkshire Circular Lab is a platform for open and continuous collaboration, to build on knowledge and experiences, and accelerate sustainable change
• Policy impact: advises government bodies, research councils and industry

Key information

• Disciplines: environment, sustainability, economy
• Investigator: Dr Anne Velenturf

Keywords: circular economy, green economy, green finance, sustainable finance, degrowth, social sciences, society, business, climate change mitigation and adaptation