“Ethical Markets highly recommends this new book on how to implement the Circular Economy in many sectors, with voluminous statistics and advice for companies and policy-makers.
~Hazel Henderson, Editor“
NEW METRICS
Better Data and Metrics: Next Steps in Powering a Circular Economy?
Much has been made of the billions in business benefits in shifting towards circularity. But traditional metrics used to measure waste management aren’t suitable for more circular activities. At a conference in Edinburgh last week, experts said more data intelligence on material inputs and outputs could help in the development of new metrics for circularity, around factors such as added value, product longevity, service business models, consumption, connectivity and collaboration. The metrics could also sit alongside new sets of indicators reflecting societal behavior and business operations.
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COLLABORATION
Fashion for Good Adds PVH – Parent of Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein – as Latest Partner
Fashion for Good and PVH Corp., one of the largest apparel companies in the world that owns brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, today announced their partnership to accelerate the transition towards a ‘good’ fashion industry. PVH will play an important role in setting Fashion for Good’s innovation agenda, including by defining focus areas, participating in the selection of new innovators and providing expertise and mentorship to the selected startups.
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PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION
Over 90 Startups to Compete in Urban Drinking Water Scarcity Challenge
A diverse list of ‘waterpreneurs’ from over 25 countries globally have registered for the Imagine H2O 2018 Urban Drinking Water Scarcity Challenge ahead of the July 2 application deadline. The Challenge’s Founding Partners, 11th Hour Racing and Bluewater Group, collectively committed up to $1,000,000 in cash awards and investment to three overall winners.
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PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION
Nature Your Inspiration for a New Product? Wait a Minute …
From shampoos and natural medicines to herbal teas and healthy, spreadable fats, Earth’s biodiversity is providing the inspiration for a growing number of consumer goods. What began as luxury products for high-end shoppers have now gone more mainstream, as ingredient-savvy consumers look to natural alternatives in our chemically saturated stores. In these product areas, people might assume that because a product derives more directly from nature, it is by virtue ‘ethical’ or ‘sustainable.’ But this is not always the case.
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE
Ford Reveals Vision for Michigan Central Station, Reimagining Future of Mobility in Detroit
After opening in 1913, Michigan Central Station quickly became where dreamers in search of new jobs and new opportunities first set foot in Detroit. Once the last train pulled out of the station 30 years ago, however, it became a place where hope left. The station became a symbol of Detroit’s hard times, a monument to the city’s struggles. As the new owner of the building, Ford is making a big bet on the future.
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LIBRARY | RESEARCH REPORT
The Circular Economy: A Powerful Force for Climate Mitigation
This report investigates how a more circular economy can contribute to cutting CO2 emissions. It explores a broad range of opportunities for the four largest materials in terms of emissions (steel, plastics, aluminium, and cement) and two large use segments for these materials (passenger cars and buildings). The key conclusion is that a more circular economy can make deep cuts to emissions from heavy industry — as much as 3.6 billion tonnes CO2 per year globally.
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