Circular Economy

Circular economy in action: 9 examples of businesses and policy-makers accelerating the transition

These nine circular economy initiatives from across the globe show that the circular transition is underway.

These nine circular economy initiatives from across the globe show that the circular transition is underway. Image: Freepik.

Megan Murdie
Editor and writer, Circle Economy
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ColdHubs are helping to reduce food waste. Image: ColdHubs

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Friendship Hospital, Bangladesh. Image: Asif Salman courtesy of URBANA

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Kathmandu suffers from poor air quality. Image: Raimond Klavins on Unsplash

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Electric buses are helping to cut emissions. Image: Enxyclo Studio on Unsplash

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Crickets are regarded as a superfood. Image: Global Bugs

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Natura is working to protect the Amazon rainforest. Image: Mateus Campos Felipe on Unsplash

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The Netherlands is home to 23 million bicycles. Image: Tim Wilson on Unsplash

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