First Edition: October 2024

Welcome to the first edition of No Time to Waste, your go-to newsletter for the latest in sustainable business and circularity. From shifting regulations to game-changing innovations, here’s what you need to know:

?? Rethinking compliance: balancing costs and impact

Featured Article: IBM Study: Sustainability Remains a Business Imperative, But Current Approaches Are Falling Short

An eye-opening study shows that businesses are spending 43% more on compliance than driving innovation. Are we missing the mark? Read more

• ?? EcoDesign in Product Development: New EU regulations challenge businesses to embrace sustainable design. More here
• ?? EU’s Rare Earths Recycling Push: A long-term solution for resource security. Explore this
• ???What is the future of ESG?: Is ESG dead? A thought-provoking article arguing for a shift in mindset when it comes to corporate sustainable. More here.

?? Circularity insights: beyond the linear economy

Featured Article: Why Incineration Doesn't Support Circularity Burning waste is a dead end when it comes to achieving circularity, as it eliminates the possibility of reusing valuable materials. This article delves into why recycling and reuse strategies are essential for building a truly circular economy. **Read more

• ?? Building Circular Business Models: A CEO’s guide to integrating circularity. Learn more
• ?? Standardised Packaging to Cut Plastic Waste: Consistency is key to reducing waste. Read further
• ?? Circularity Success Story: A company’s journey towards zero waste. See the post

?? Innovation & technology: leading the way forward

Learn how tech-driven initiatives and strategic partnerships are paving the way for a more circular economy with these real-world examples.

• ??? IKEA’s Second-Hand Marketplace: Connecting consumers with pre-loved furniture for a circular retail model. See it here
• ?? Recycling Medical Devices: J&J Medtech and Resourcify collaborate to save single-use surgical tools from incineration. Download it here
• ???Data and circularity: How Fraport used their waste management data to create their first closed-loop system. Read the case study

??? Our sustainable business tip for October:

All EU-based businesses with over 250 employees need to publish CSRD reports for the 2024 fiscal year. Make sure your business is track to meet all important CSRD milestones with our handy checklist. See it here

Stay tuned for more insights, and let’s turn sustainable practices into profitable realities—no time to waste! ??