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Design products for circularity
Reduce emissions by rethinking material use.
Action Guide
Design for net zero
A toolkit for sustainable product design.
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Action Guide
Design products for circularity
In the face of climate change and environmental degradation, businesses must transition to sustainable practices. A circular economy offers a promising solution, focusing on reducing emissions and minimizing negative impacts on nature by rethinking material use throughout the value chain. This guide, based on the principles outlined in the Circular Action Guide, aims to provide material-intense small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with practical steps to embrace circularity, contributing to global sustainability goals and enhancing long-term profitability.
Our Action Guides focus on simplicity and speed, and are appropriate for all SMEs.
Time to complete: 10 minutes
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Design for net zero
A simple, entry-level toolkit for non-design professionals to learn about the role of design in reducing emissions and best practices for implementing changes. This module will help you consider different aspects of designing products that are better for the climate.
Our courses are designed for SMEs of all sizes and act as a good entry points for those getting started.
Time to complete: 30 minutes
Design / Circular economy case studies
Reinventing the wheel: Frog Bikes’ journey to net zero emissions
Frog Bikes is a sustainable bike manufacturer and retailer with a goal of implementing a circular model, by refurbishing and reselling their products to extend their lifecycle and reduce waste.
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A fashion revolution: Wild Clouds leads the charge for low-impact, long-lasting clothing
A sustainable slow fashion brand, Wild Clouds retails plastic-free clothing with little to no fabric waste. They currently provide a clothes repair service and are working to reduce the use of new materials for their products, with the goal of becoming a circular business.
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For Avyannaa, sustainability is a path to build resilience and ensure success
A dynamic small Indian enterprise founded in May 2022, Avyannaa is committed to providing eco-friendly alternatives to lifestyle and beauty products, such as neem combs, bamboo toothbrushes, and coconut cutlery. Their goal is to provide chemical-free products made of sustainable materials to customers who care deeply about preserving the health of our planet for generations to come.
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Vishisht Lifestyle puts climate action at the heart of its skincare line
With its all-natural and environmentally friendly skincare products, the small business from Bangalore has carved out a niche for itself. The firm has grown a loyal customer base and is now expanding its market to different regions throughout the world by finding innovative methods to lower its emissions.
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Punarbhavaa leads manufacturing of sustainable packaging products
Through their sustainable and traditional manufacturing of paper, Punarbhavaa Sustainable Products has solidified their position as a widely acknowledged icon in their industry. Over the years they have made significant strides in emissions reductions and circularity based business models.
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Designing for the Climate: Architectural Collaborative on their Journey to Net Zero
Architectural Collaborative, a small architecture firm in the United States, sets ambitious climate goals, which also support its local community and provide long-term business benefits — all actions which are rooted in the firm’s belief that climate and business priorities are “one and the same thing.”
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