Floods and extreme weather, crop failure, plastics consumption and fast fashion name but a few of the areas in the media spotlight as a result of the planetary crisis and climate change agenda.
The time for denial is over. It is time to act.
According to the Climate Change Commission, life on Earth is in crisis: scientists agree we have entered a period of abrupt climate breakdown, and we have limited time to fully implement the necessary changes to avoid a climate catastrophe.
According to the Circularity Gap Report 2019, the global economy is currently only 9% circular. This offers limitless opportunities for moving away from a linear ‘take-make-waste economy’ to one that is more circular.
The world – and in particular businesses - however, have a $4.5 trillion opportunity and role to play by moving to a circular economy.
In terms of growth potential areas, a recent report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation suggests that opportunities within three of the largest and most resource intensive European value chains: mobility, food, and the built environment could play a vital role in satisfying human needs in a more circular way. The time has come for businesses and cities to respond and it is within these key areas that Circular Glasgow aims to support ambitious circular growth.
The future of cities
The future of consumption
The future of work