Circular economy
Business & Economics
Research
Brazilians are MacGyver-ing their way around traditional markets
Gambiarra, or makeshifting, is a common cultural practice in Brazil. You might call them life hacks, but in developing countries, they’re much more than just thrifty time savers
Environment
Research
We can grow our way out of this building crisis
Standard materials like concrete and steel allow us to build fast, cheaply and at scale. They also have huge environmental impacts. It’s time for the circular revolution
Environment
What the e-scooter ban tells us about Australia’s circular economy
Banning shared e-scooters in Melbourne could hinder the growth of circular business models across Australia
Environment
Reduce, reuse and recycle for a circular economy
Using a university campus as a ‘living laboratory’, a new study evaluates what materials universities use, their associated environmental effects and how to curb them