Workplace & Business
B Corp and Circular Economy: Certification Process and Benefits
In a market saturated with “greenwashing,” businesses need a trusted, third-party validation to prove their commitment to sustainability. For companies adopting a circular business model, simply saying you reduce waste is no longer enough; you need a measurable, comprehensive assessment of your entire social and environmental performance. B Corp certification provides that rigorous standard. A […]
Circular Supply Chain Management for Small Businesses
For most small businesses, the supply chain is the single greatest generator of waste, risk, and material cost. The linear process—sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, shipping, and disposal—exposes the business to volatile commodity prices, geopolitical shocks, and constant pressure to replace discarded materials. Operating a linear supply chain today is an acceptance of high risk. Circular […]
Repair Cafes and Workplace Fix-It Events: Building Skills and Community
The circular workplace is not just defined by its policies; it is defined by its culture. When employees are encouraged to adopt a “fix-it” mindset—repairing small office items, mending clothing, or troubleshooting household appliances—they become empowered circular champions. However, most employees lack the tools, the space, or the expertise to perform even the simplest repairs. […]
Measuring Workplace Circular Economy Impact: KPIs and Reporting
In business, what gets measured gets managed. Yet, when reporting sustainability, many companies still rely on vague, incomplete metrics—like the simple recycling rate—that fail to capture the true economic and environmental value of circular initiatives. A poor metric can actively mislead leadership, making high-impact circular projects seem less valuable than they truly are. Circular economy […]
Product-as-a-Service Models: Leasing vs Owning for Small Businesses
In the traditional circular business model, when a business needs a new printer, computer, or piece of machinery, the assumption is simple: you buy it, it depreciates, and eventually, you pay to dispose of it. This linear model forces high capital expenditure and leaves the business entirely responsible for maintenance and end-of-life management—a system that […]