Idealog interviewed Circlr’s founder Sara Smeath about connecting waste producers with innovators using waste for new solutions. At the Future State conference, Smeath emphasised collective action and data transparency to tackle New Zealand’s 12.5 million tonnes of annual waste. Read…
“If you’re already being sustainable within your business: quantify it.” Sara Smeath recently spoke at Future State to discuss how digital enablement tools like CiRCLR are transforming impact-driven businesses. How will you scale your circular outcomes and communicate your sustainability…
Centuries ago, if wool was confined to a single industry, it might have vanished. So why are we stifling circular economies with industry-specific thinking? Last year I was invited to talk at my old university about circularity and new material…
Circlr won the Orion Innovation Award at the Orion Energy Accelerator pitch night for their solution to connect biomass producers with bioenergy users at scale, driving innovation and sustainability in New Zealand. Read more about the event at The Orion…
Throughout this week, there has been a notable increase in posts and news articles discussing recycling as a potential scam, circular economy projects appearing more as empty promises, and concerns about the effectiveness of zero waste initiatives. CiRCLR simply makes…
As the world grapples with environmental challenges, the concept of a circular economy is gaining traction. This economic model, focused on eliminating waste and continually using resources, presents a new economic opportunity for businesses ready to embrace it. Here’s a…
In the face of a rapidly changing global landscape, businesses are increasingly recognising the need to transition towards more sustainable practices. One area that holds significant potential for both environmental and economic benefits is waste management. Specifically, the adoption of…
How do we use technology to initiate habitual change towards commercial waste? Noom, a weight loss app, tries to create long-term health and lifestyle changes by introducing one small habit day. Our social media apps are very deliberately designed to…
We all want our businesses to be successful, but so many of the businesses we speak to hold the opinion that being sustainable is expensive. But did you know that implementing circular economy strategies can help you not only improve…
Last week we shared a post about onions and it really could have been about any type of produce. Kiwifruit, berries, cucumbers, corn, potatoes, cherries. None are protected by unpredictable weather and climate change. We share similar timings as California,…