February 2025 Issue, The Circular Economy Revolution

PLUS: Building a Business with a Carbon-Negative Model

In this issue: The circular economy is a necessity. Period. From supply chain resilience to decarbonization, businesses are rethinking waste, material use and sustainable design. Discover how the shift toward circularity is unlocking economic opportunities and transforming industries globally.

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Also in this issue: The transition to a circular economy is gaining momentum – with industries embracing innovation, policy reform and collaboration to drive change. Learn how companies are redefining supply chains by integrating recycled materials, reducing carbon footprints and future-proofing their operations. Explore the latest breakthroughs in circular supply chain models, carbon-negative business strategies and regenerative manufacturing.

On the global front, Australia’s power grid crosses a historic milestone with coal falling below 50% of the energy mix, driven by surging solar generation. Meanwhile, China’s rapid expansion of renewables is stabilising emissions, signaling a potential turning point in the country’s carbon trajectory. In Europe, insurance regulators tighten climate risk parameters, reinforcing the need for resilience in the face of escalating natural disasters.

 

 

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The Circular Economy Revolution is Reshaping Supply Chains

What if waste wasn’t waste at all, but a valuable resource? A shift away from the linear “take-make-waste” model is transforming business operations, making circular supply chains an urgent priority for sustainability and economic growth. Learn how companies are adopting regenerative design, modular construction, and material recovery to cut emissions while driving efficiency.

 

Circular Economy and the Future of Sustainable Building

The construction industry is embracing circularity to reduce embodied carbon, with low-carbon materials, adaptive reuse, and industry collaboration shaping a more sustainable and resilient built environment.

 

Boola Katitjin, Western Australia’s first mass timber building, showcases circularity and sustainability, redefining learning spaces for people and the planet. / Photo courtesy of Jodie Bricout

Why Circular Business Models Are Here to Stay

From waste to wealth: forward-thinking businesses are turning underutilized resources into economic assets. Discover why circularity is reshaping industries, reducing costs, and creating new revenue streams. Experts discuss how shifting from ownership to service models, designing for durability, and rethinking resource flows can drive sustainable growth.

 

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Building a Business with a Carbon-Negative Model

Carbon-negative businesses are proving that sustainability and profitability go hand in hand. Meet the innovators using climate tech and circular solutions to turn agricultural waste into carbon-sequestering products, setting new standards for industrial decarbonization.

 

Photo: Courtesy of Allegro Energy / Jonathan Englert

Is This the Clean Battery Breakthrough the World Needs?

Battery technology is at a tipping point. A groundbreaking water-based electrolyte is redefining energy storage, offering a scalable, non-toxic alternative to lithium-ion. Could this innovation unlock long-duration storage and accelerate the clean energy transition?

 

Innovation and the Future of Circular Supply Chains

Australia’s path to a zero-emissions requires market shifts, new business models and policy innovation. CSIRO explores how climate-driven advancements and governance reforms can drive industrial transformation, while Beyond Zero Emissions highlights how circular economy principles in solar, battery and wind industries can position Australia as a cleantech leader.

 

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