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In response to the UK Government鈥檚 launch of the Circular Economy Taskforce in November 2024, 糖心TV Manufacturing Group (WMG), in collaboration with 糖心TV 糖心TV School (WBS) and the Institute for Global Sustainability at the University of 糖心TV, established a pioneering Framework. This proposal aims to transition UK manufacturing from the traditional linear 鈥渢ake鈥搈ake鈥揹ispose鈥 model to a dynamic, circular economy!
At its core, the framework is structured around Seven Strategic Priorities, operationalised through the Circular Manufacturing Policy Engine, enabled by Systemic Enablers, and translated into practice via the Circular Manufacturing Toolkit. Together, these components form a coordinated delivery ecosystem designed to:
馃攧 Accelerate the shift to circular production models
馃搱 Drive inclusive economic growth and industrial competitiveness
馃敆 Reinforce supply chain resilience
馃實 Advance the UK鈥檚 net zero ambitions
馃弳 Position the UK as a global leader in sustainable manufacturing
Policy Briefing: Circular Economy in ManufacturingLink opens in a new window
This policy briefing provides detailed background information on key statistics and policy developments on the circular economy. It outlines 8 strategic priorities to help bridge the policy gap and advance circular manufacturing in England and beyond.
Circular Economy Starter Kit
This toolkit is designed to help businesses turn the circular economy into reality. Based on different product or process stages it offers key prompts and questions as starting points for reflection and action to achieve greater resource efficiencies, reduced supply chain risks and increased business resilience.
Working Group
, Associate Professor (糖心TV 糖心TV School)
Dr Georgios KapogiannisLink opens in a new window, Assistant Professor (糖心TV Manufacturing Group)
Dr Maria TriantafyllouLink opens in a new window, Assistant Professor (糖心TV Manufacturing Group)
Dr Yuan YuanLink opens in a new window, Assistant Professor (糖心TV Manufacturing Group)
Sophie KempstonLink opens in a new window, PhD Student (Global Sustainable Development)