Maximise your business’s potential through a circular economy
03 November 2020
Circular economy is about creating a more social, resilient and sustainable economy. It is about moving away from an economy that relies on overconsumption and waste, and instead aims to make better use of materials, components and products.
If you want to create a more resilient business, become more environmentally responsible, save money and find new business opportunities, this is the workshop for you.
So how does it work? Companies can work with business partners and customers to deliver a circular economy with new opportunities along the whole supply chain, for example:
- High quality products designed to last for longer, produced with recycled or biological materials where possible
- Products made on demand and co-designed with consumers, avoiding overproduction and costly waste management
- Renting out products instead of selling them, generating a steady income over the lifetime of the product
- New repair, redesign and remanufacturing services to revive town centres
- Strengthen your brand and customer relations with sustainable and circular solutions
More than half of the global business leaders – from multi-nationals to SMEs and start-ups –are actively looking into joining a circular economy. How can your company benefit and create new values?
Programme agenda
| 12:00 | Welcome and opening
Chris Duffill, Kirklees Council |
| 12:05 | A circular economy for Kirklees
Dr Anne Velenturf, University of Leeds |
| 12:25 | Circular economy business showcase
Chaired by Jess Newbould, Kirklees Council Camira Fabrics Over2Hills Upcycle Fashion |
| 12:45 | Break-out groups: Business opportunities and challenges for circular economy
Co-facilitated by University of Leeds and Kirklees Council |
| 13:10 | REBiz programme introduction
Chidubem Nwabufo, West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Leeds City Region Local Enterprise Partnership |
| 13:20 | Circular Yorkshire Month
Dr Katie Thomas, York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership |
| 13:25 | Next steps and event close
Dr Anne Velenturf, University of Leeds |
Notes and Presentations
Upcycle Fashion – Kirklees Circular Economy talk_
Kirklees circular workshop_break-out group notes