Circular Economy & Lifecycle Thinking Services

A circular economy is an economic model designed to minimise waste and make the most of resources by reusing, recycling, and regenerating materials at the end of their lifecycle.

For businesses, transitioning to a circular economy can reduce costs, improve sustainability, and align with customer demands for sustainable products and services.

Learn how businesses are driving circular economy strategies in our blog on Decarbonisation and Circular Economy Strategy.

With the Australian Government set to reform the packaging ecosystem, businesses must prepare for changes, including mandatory packaging design regulations and extended producer responsibility schemes. Key steps include:

1. Designing packaging to meet recycled content thresholds.
2. Ensuring clear and accurate labelling.
3. Strengthening compliance processes to align with new national standards.

Read our ‘Future of Packaging Guide’ to learn more about the proposed reforms, key timelines, and feel free to get in touch with our experts to discuss how to drive circular practices across your business.

Lifecycle thinking involves considering the environmental, social and economic impacts of a product or service across its entire lifecycle, from raw material extraction to disposal. By adopting this approach, businesses can identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and make sustainable choices at every stage.

For insights on sustainable practices, explore our article on Circular Procurement.

An environmental lifecycle assessment (LCA) evaluates the environmental impact of a product, process, or service throughout its entire lifecycle. This includes analysing resource use, emissions, and waste generation.

An LCA provides valuable data to guide sustainable decision-making and align business practices with environmental standards. For more on reducing environmental impacts, check out How to Turn Sustainability Challenges into Business Opportunities.

Lifecycle assessment verification is the process of independently validating an LCA to ensure its accuracy, reliability, and alignment with recognised standards. This verification enhances credibility and demonstrates a commitment to transparency in sustainability efforts.

Read about the importance of credible sustainability practices in Sustainability Communications Checklist for the New Era of Disclosure.

Industries such as manufacturing, construction, retail, and consumer goods benefit significantly from adopting circular economy strategies due to their high material usage and waste generation. However, all industries can gain value by improving resource efficiency and reducing costs through circular practices.

Learn how industries are embracing circular practices in Circular Economy: How to Measure Circularity.

An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a standardised document that provides transparent and verified information about the environmental impact of a product throughout its lifecycle. It covers key metrics such as carbon footprint, resource use, and emissions, enabling businesses and consumers to make informed decisions.

EPDs are essential for organisations aiming to meet sustainability goals, comply with green building standards such as Green Star, and improve carbon footprint disclosure within the built environment.

Find out more about how EPDs can accelerate carbon footprint disclosure and support decarbonisation efforts in your projects by exploring our insights:
Accelerating Carbon Footprint Disclosure and Decarbonisation in the Built Environment.