Circular Economy event explores the challenges and opportunities

Economic growth, while desirable, tends to be linked to consumption, yet consumption cannot continue indefinitely at the expense of the earth’s resources. Join Cambridge Network and the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) for a free afternoon event on Monday 26th February to explore an attractive and viable alternative – the circular economy.

The Circular Economy* encourages all businesses, organisations and individuals to look at all their processes and habits to minimise consumption and waste.  At this event, which takes place at the British Antarctic Survey, (High Cross, Madingley Road, CB3 0ET) from 3.30pm to 6.30pm, experts will examine the circular economy from five aspects: materials (not just plastic!), retailing, water, infrastructure and policy.

Today's linear ‘take, make, dispose’ economic model relies on large quantities of cheap, easily accessible materials and energy, and is a model that is reaching its physical limits. A circular economy is an attractive and viable alternative that businesses have already started exploring today. It preserves and enhances natural capital, optimises resource yields, and minimises system risks by managing finite stocks and renewable flows.

This event, led by the British Antarctic Survey, will bring together thought leaders from industry, academia and the public sector (BAS, University of Cambridge, Marks & Spencer, Anglian Water, Arup and Green Alliance) to share best practice, give an honest account of successes and setbacks, and highlight which barriers and knowledge gaps need to be addressed to accelerate progress. 

Who should attend?

  • Industry / creative minds in the Cambridge innovation landscape: be inspired to become part of the solution
  • Researchers: find out where your research expertise can help address global sustainability issues

* A circular economy is an alternative to a traditional linear economy (make, use, dispose) in which we keep resources in use for as long as possible, extract the maximum value from them whilst in use, then recover and regenerate products and materials at the end of each service life.(Definition from WRAP)

Cambridge Network members, guests and non-members are welcome at this free event. Find out more and sign up here.



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