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Circular Economy
What the circular economy is
A circular economy is a key part of the solution to tackle climate change.
It aims to:
reduce overconsumption and related greenhouse gas emissions
design out waste
restore and regenerate ecosystems
Circular economy principles are based on moving away from a ‘throw-away society’ to one that eliminates waste and pollution. It keeps products and materials in use for as long as possible.
A circular economy aims to redefine economic prosperity by separating economic activity from the consumption of finite resources.
Working towards a circular economy
We have committed to tackling the biodiversity crisis and becoming carbon neutral by 2030. The transition to a circular city will help us achieve this ambition.
We are:
making changes to our policies and practices to reduce the carbon and material footprint of council services
changing the way we do business and procure services
A Route Map to the Circular Economy
We have developed a circular economy route map and action plan to help deliver improved services and enhance and protect our environment.
A move to a circular economy must involve stakeholders across the city:
residents and communities can work together to share, re-use and reduce
local businesses can reduce waste and try out new business models
universities can foster the development of new materials and enterprises
schools can nurture circular thinking in young minds
How to get involved
What qualifies as a circular business or initiative
A circular business or initiative is primarily concerned with the supply of 'circular products or services'.
Circular products are designed to go from cradle to cradle, rather than cradle to grave, drastically reducing virgin material consumption and eliminating waste.
Circular services can range from public engagement and financial services to more practical services that extend product lifetime (e.g. maintenance and repair services), redistribute materials (e.g. building reclamation and surplus food redistribution), and bring materials back into use (e.g. composting, recycling, upcycling and remanufacture).
Innovate UK is the national innovation agency. Its support for business innovation has a strong focus on becoming net zero. Find the latest funding opportunities on the Innovation Funding Service webpage.
In 2023, a campaign was launched to help Brighton & Hove businesses work towards a circular economy by reducing waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use for longer, and regenerating and protecting natural resources. Learn more about the Brighton & Hove Loop campaign.