🍃 Shocking: only 9% of ALL plastic ever produced has been recycled!

Did you know?

Only 9% of all plastic ever produced has been recycled.

Let that sink in for a bit...

The rest ends up in landfills, oceans, or is incinerated.

But the circular economy offers a better way.

By designing products that can be reused, repaired, or recycled, we can drastically reduce waste.

(Source: National Geographic)

The big idea:

Manufacturing has long been a linear process: take, make, dispose.

But that approach is unsustainable and leaves money on the table.

Enter the circular economy - a system where waste is minimised, and materials are kept in use for as long as possible, thereby also increasing its value.

It's about turning what would be rubbish into value.

Imagine a world where the products you manufacture are designed to last, be repaired, or even transformed into something entirely new at the end of their life cycle.

Amazing, right?

This isn't just good for the environment; it's good for business too.

Companies embracing the circular economy are seeing cost savings, new revenue streams, and stronger customer loyalty.

It’s about seeing waste as a resource.

For example, instead of throwing away production scraps, these can be reintroduced into the production process or sold to other companies that can use them.

Businesses that adopt circular practices are not only reducing their environmental impact... they're staying ahead of the curve.

With consumers increasingly demanding sustainable products, and governments tightening regulations, the circular economy is the future of manufacturing.

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Tip of the week:

Start integrating circular economy principles into your manufacturing process.

Here’s how to begin:

1. Design for longevity: Create products that last longer and can be easily repaired or upgraded. Be sure to create support for them to increase your business and stay connected.

2. Use recycled materials: Incorporate recycled inputs into your production to reduce waste and resource extraction. It can even be a cheaper source of raw materials.

3. Plan for end-of-life: Develop strategies to reclaim products after use, either to refurbish, recycle, or repurpose them. It can be by you or directed towards someone else.

Shifting to a circular economy might seem challenging, but the rewards (both environmental and financial) are well worth it.

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Jasper