Circularity
Material circularity is crucial for businesses aiming to lower their carbon emissions, as it reduces raw material consumption, energy usage in production, and waste generation while extending product life. By reusing and recycling materials, companies minimize the need for energy-intensive extraction processes, decrease waste-related emissions, and build a more sustainable supply chain.
The challenges of implementing material circularity for businesses working to lower their carbon emissions include the need for significant changes in product design, manufacturing processes, and supply chain management practices. Adopting circularity requires overcoming traditional linear economy mindsets and investing in new technologies and infrastructure to enable efficient resource recovery and recycling.
To reduce waste-related emissions, companies must prioritize waste reduction and reuse programs, increased industrial, commercial and household recycling, and better management of hard-to-recycle materials. By embracing and promoting circular practices, businesses in the state can actively reduce their environmental footprint and advance progress toward their organization’s net-zero goals.
Case Studies
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Interface Case Study
Discover how Interface, a global leader in flooring, is revolutionizing sustainability with carbon-neutral products and an innovative carpet take-back program—explore their journey into the circular economy.
Solutions Insights
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Closing the Loop: The Business Case for Plastic Circularity
Understanding plastic circularity basics empowers businesses to reduce waste, capture value from recycled materials, and meet growing consumer and regulatory demands for sustainable practices.
