Introducing Global Energy Transition Indicators

Introducing Global Energy Transition Indicators

The term ‘energy transition’ is used to refer to the ongoing process of the global energy industry to shift away from harmful and finite fossil fuels and towards more sustainable sources of energy such as solar, wind and hydropower. This transition is not one which...
Packaging for a Circular Economy

Packaging for a Circular Economy

A circular economy is one which moves away from the traditional concept of making, using and disposing products and towards a more sustainable future, where products and packaging are designed to last, or to be recycled, reused or repaired. Minimising waste...
The Concept of a Circular Economy

The Concept of a Circular Economy

A circular economy is one in which natural systems are regenerated, waste and pollution are kept to a minimum and products and materials are designed specifically to be kept in use, rather than thrown away. This is in direct contradiction to the current industrial...
Transitioning from Linear to Circular Economies

Transitioning from Linear to Circular Economies

Historically, the manufacturing process has been linear: make it, use it and then dispose of it. Consumers expect a product to have a defined lifespan. The circular economy is designed to remove the throwaway concept so that waste is eradicated entirely or hugely...