The circular economy has grown to be a valid proposition for the future of industry. Circularity is a lever for supply chain resilience, strengthening domestic supply chains: as The Recycling Partnership reports, better recycling infrastructure alone would generate an estimate of $8.8 billion in secondary materials ready for local use. Investment in alternative business models and recycling infrastructure isn’t just a cost for business, but an opportunity to create jobs, open new market pockets, and scale purpose-driven innovation that elevates the customer experience.
The infrastructure to support the circular transition isn’t always missing: in many markets, local circular service providers are already operating. For businesses looking to adapt fast and be able to comply with evolving packaging regulation, partnering with what already exists on the ground may be the smartest first step. This session examines how policy, investment and cross-industry collaboration need to work together to generate value from the circular economy.
- The infrastructure investment gap: What does the business case for funding domestic recycling and reuse infrastructure actually look like, and what are effective ways to invest?
- Supply chain resilience: How do businesses make the link between circular material flows and a more stable, less import-dependent supply chain?
- The market conditions for a circular economy: How are upstream and downstream actors collaborating to close the loop and generate ROI from circularity?
What to expect from this type of session...
Leading experts answer your questions. The session is framed in the biggest challenges, opportunities and innovations in industry. But the session is about the audience. And no questions are off limits. These sessions are a chance to take inspiration, ideas and energy back to the office with you.
