A Circular Economy Handbook

How to Build a More Resilient, Competitive and Sustainable Business
3. Revised Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-3986-2298-2
Verlag: Kogan Page Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 520 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

At a time where sustainability is at the forefront of almost every business strategy, learn how you can utilize the circular economy to deliver value to your business responsibly with this essential handbook.

It's is clear that how we make and consume things is a major part of the climate crisis. The extraction and processing of materials, fuels and food makes up about half of global greenhouse gas emissions. Many modern businesses are still depleting resources, destroying ecosystems and dumping waste and pollution at every stage, harming human health along the way. Now in its third edition, A Circular Economy Handbook is a guided resource through the concepts and the practicalities.

A Circular Economy Handbook systematically explores the range of circular interventions, including product and supply chain design, material choice and supporting business models. With over 300 international real world examples, this edition contains new content focusing on the construction industry as well as new updates on the role of technological advancements and data standardization in implementing an efficient circular economy. This is a must-read for businesses, students and policymakers.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Weetman, Catherine

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Produktionsmanagement, Qualitätskontrolle
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Einkauf, Logistik, Supply-Chain-Management
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Betriebliches Energie- und Umweltmanagement
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Strategisches Management

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

Weetman, Catherine
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.

Catherine Weetman helps businesses thrive by using fair, regenerative and circular approaches that are better for people, planet and profit. She founded Rethink Global in 2013, to support organizations that want to explore how circular and regenerative approaches create value. 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 Circular Economy Steering Group for IEMA. She also hosts the Circular Economy Podcast.