circular-economy

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps organizations transition from linear "take-make-dispose" models to circular systems that eliminate waste, keep materials in use, and regenerate natural systems.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Circular Economy Principles: Understand and apply frameworks like the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's principles.
• Circular Business Models: Explore and implement models such as Product-as-a-Service, sharing platforms, and resource recovery.
• Circularity Metrics: Calculate indicators like the Material Circularity Indicator (MCI) and Circularity Rate.
• Design for Circularity: Assess product designs for disassembly, material selection, durability, and repairability.
• Reverse Logistics Optimization: Plan and optimize product take-back programs, calculate return economics, and manage refurbishment capacity.
• Use Case: A company wants to redesign its product packaging to be more sustainable. This Skill can guide them through assessing material choices, designing for recyclability, and calculating the potential environmental impact.

Quick Start

Use the circular-economy skill to assess the design of a new product for circularity.