Top 6 Circular Economy articles 2022

Creating a circular economy is half the solution to tackling the climate crisis. It is also the replacement to most developed economies’ “make more, sell more, waste more” linear model.

And we are heartened to see how many of our readers are interested in the topic! Here are the top reads in 2022 on Zenbird about the Circular Economy.

Contents

1. Circular Economy vs Doughnut Economy: different but complementing
2. 10Rs of Circular Economy: strategies sustainable businesses use
3. Regenerative kelp farming for blue carbon in Yokohama
4. Keep your hair healthy with sustainable wooden combs and brushes
5. Circular Economy and Japanese Culture
6. Interview: LFC Compost wants to create urban circularity through food waste

Circular Economy vs Doughnut Economy: different but complementing

When Zenbird started talking about Circular Economy three years ago, we didn’t quite expect readers to advance into Doughnut Economy. Looks like our readers are unfazed by the complex solutions for a better world. This article is a good starting point to learn about both Circular Economy and Doughnut Economy.

10Rs of Circular Economy: strategies sustainable businesses use

Often Circular Economy is a topic for businesses and government. However, knowing whether brands and government are truly committed to circularity is important for us consumers. Use this guide of ten strategies to weed out greenwashers from the true champions of sustainability!

Regenerative kelp farming for blue carbon in Yokohama

Blue carbon refers to the natural carbon sequestration by vegetation in the sea. And it is invigorating to know Yokohama’s kelp farming is receiving international attention after our interview with Yokohama Blue Carbon Project! Perhaps we will get further news of big developments in the coming years to fight this climate crisis.

Freewill reveals potential for new circular capitalism

It is Freewill Inc’s intent to create a new economy that is ethical, and calls it circular capitalism. Capitalism is receiving much criticism for the destruction of the environment, what new form does the founder of Freewill Inc envisions for a capitalism not based on greed?

Circular Economy and Japanese Culture

Zenbird has a love for Circular Economy in Japan, because centuries ago, it had a successful, working circular economy. It is coined the Circular Edonomy, and this report from a four part event captured readers attention to hints of sustainability from Japan and its culture.

Interview: LFC Compost wants to create urban circularity through food waste

We talked about how to identify which businesses are circular. But we mustn’t forget we are also part of the circular economy! On an individual level, we can also be circular as responsible consumers, for example, by circulating food waste. That’s what the LFC Compost Kit is about, and we conducted an interview with founder, Yuiko Taira.