Beyond Recycling: Why Circular Economy Models and Transparency Are Now Corporate Imperatives (Part 1)
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Arlene Karidis
Summary
This article argues that traditional recycling is no longer sufficient for corporate sustainability. Regulators and consumers now demand true circular economy models backed by transparent data. Part 1 of a two-part series covers portfolio strategies from a top investor, challenges manufacturers face in transitioning to circular models, and why total transparency is now mandatory. The piece emphasizes a whole-lifecycle approach to materials management starting with sustainable sourcing and design.
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bskyBeyond Recycling: Why Circular Economy Models and Transparency Are Now Corporate Imperatives (Part 1)waste360.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledIt's no longer enough for companies to simply recycle and claim they are doing so.
Regulators and consumers are pushing businesses to transition to true, circular economy models—and to back their green claims with solid, transparent data.
A circular, whole-lifecycle approach to materials management begins with sustainable sourcing and design.
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