An action-oriented set of methods, mindsets and thought starters to help innovators design circular solutions that are fit for the future.
COVID-19 has shown us that our current socio-economic systems don’t work. Some people are looking to the Circular Economy for answers.
In this series on systems thinking, I share the key insights and tools needed to develop and advance a systems mindset for dealing with complex problem solving and transitioning to the Circular…
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It’s hard not to notice that we all have quite a bit on our agendas; lots of things competing for...
The Literature Nobel Prize, Albert Camus, wrote: "Every generation, no doubt, thinks itself doomed to remake the world". Actually, every generation has the chance to change the world. The previous generation changed it forever by getting rid of barriers between cultures, paving the way fo
Zero Waste System Thinking: Multimorphic Textile-Forms is situated in the context of the rapidly unfolding environmental crisis and the dominant response to this in the industry – the circular eco…
STEAM education and design thinking for the 21st Century. Learning to use the circular design principles in your classroom. Teaching the Circular Economy
A circular economy needs to start with businesses & corporations, but you can contribute to it, too! These 8Rs & examples will help you be more sustainable.
An action-oriented set of methods, mindsets and thought starters to help innovators design circular solutions that are fit for the future.
How do we teach the Circular Economy in primary school? One way is by teaching the concepts of the circular economy through systems thinking tools such as product life cycle analysis.
Transitioning towards a Circular Economy
A working circular economy could be a practical solution to the planet's emerging resource problems. Here's 10 facts you should know.
JWT Intelligence published recently a trend report about Circular Economy. Among some of the world’s top corporate leaders, there’s a growing understanding that traditional business models—built on the presumption of unlimited and cheap natural resources—must be reworked for 21st century realities. The report outlines the alternative model that’s taking shape and how brands across categories are […]
[This is another short excerpt from the Economic Design Dimension of Gaia Education’s online course in Design for Sustainability. The excerpt offers a brief primer to the important topic of how we…
Small integrated farms with off-grid renewable energy may be the perfect solution to the food and financial crisis while mitigating and adapting to climate change by Dr. Mae-Wan Ho Note: A fully refer
How can we truly design with climate in mind? Our podcast, hosted by Regional Sustainability Manager Jon Khoo, takes an in-depth look into the ever-evolving world of sustainable design
How do we teach the Circular Economy in primary school? One way is by teaching the concepts of the circular economy through systems thinking tools such as product life cycle analysis.
You may have heard of the collaborative or sharing economy- the concept is quite simple. Consumers are able to get what they need from each other instead of always going to large organizations. This includes good such as baby toys and wedding dresses to services such as web design work [...]
The Future of Money project just released the below infographic as a companion to their short film, which you can see here. I'm not sure how well the
Wege Prize announces the second year of paid learning opportunity: ‘Wege Prize High School | A Collaborative Studio’ for students in grades 11-12 Workshop created by KCAD invites educators and school leaders to nominate passionate students to learn about whole-systems design thinking, sustainability, and the circular economy Grand Rapids, Mich.…
STEAM education and design thinking for the 21st Century. Learning to use the circular design principles in your classroom. Teaching the Circular Economy
Explore the Circular Economy as it applies to Waste and Recycling companies, and look at ISB Global's place in offering software solutions.
John Tillman Lyle was a strong proponent of the scale integrating way of design thinking. His seminal book Design for Human Ecosystems provided a clear formulation of the concept of scale-linking…
7 ways to teach the circular economy. 1 Remove tape and glue as an option during STEM and Makerspace. 2 Start a worm bin or compost in your classroom. 3.Zero waste
Seven characteristics which describe the end state of the circular economy once it has been genuinely achieved.
This Primary Resource introduces pupils to the circular economy and the efforts being made to ensure a brighter, greener future. It teaches pupils how the planet’s resources are finite, and how our current linear system produces too many waste products. Pupils will learn how re-using and repairing products is an effective way of preserving raw … Continue reading The Circular Economy Primary Resource
The 20th century started with a lot of debate and focus on climate change. This climate change term
The old take-make-use-lose model of industrial design has depleted resources and dumped waste into the environment. By taking nature as our model and mentor, we can transform manufacturing — …
The Circular Economy is all about the transformation of the way we do business, create goods and services, organize society and ultimately respect and cherish the world around us. Moving from a…
