What should businesses do to scale a circular economy?

Ellen MacArthur Foundation 17 days ago

Daily Sustainability Digest

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The UK Government’s plan to introduce mandatory digital waste tracking waste tracking has been delayed to April 2026. This shift affects Construction firms aiming to reduce the Environmental Impact of Construction by charting Whole Life Carbon and Embodied Carbon from project inception. The digital system may accelerate Whole Life Carbon Assessment, reveal hidden Life cycle cost factors, and guide more Sustainable Construction practices.

Worker protection remains a focal point. Ongoing failings highlight the need for solid safety measures in Green Construction, since Net Zero Carbon or Embodied Carbon goals mean little without safeguarding people. Sustainable Design must include careful workflows, aligning health standards with Lifecycle Assessment for greater resilience.

Support for new nuclear facilities, including small modular reactors, promises a move towards Renewable energy. Carbon Neutral Construction methods, Low Carbon Building techniques, and Eco-friendly Construction materials may streamline progress. Embracing Energy-efficient Buildings could merge expansion with Carbon Footprint Reduction, but steady oversight is crucial.

Approval for what may be the country’s largest lithium extraction plant lithium extraction plant signals potential gains for the Circular economy. It enables steady production of Green Building Materials and fosters reliance on Renewable Building Materials for battery storage facilities and electric vehicles. This could reshape Life cycle cost evaluations across the industry.

The relaunched Net Zero Council Net Zero Council unites sectors to strengthen Sustainability efforts. Participants focus on Sustainable Building Practices, champion Carbon Footprint Reduction, and explore new approaches to Sustainable Architecture. This teamwork underscores a pledge to more resilient Building strategies.

A new analysis highlights ten cities rebuilding infrastructure after climate disasters. They prioritise Low-impact Construction, Sustainable Urban Development, and Environmental Sustainability in Construction to future-proof local assets. These examples demonstrate how conscientious Building can extend beyond resilience to achieve deeper Sustainability gains.

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