Circular Economy concepts
The Doughnut Economics model developed by Kate Raworth is one way of illustrating how a circular economy works consistent with closed-loop principles, inviting nature and well-being into urban planning. Fossil…
The Doughnut Economics model developed by Kate Raworth is one way of illustrating how a circular economy works consistent with closed-loop principles, inviting nature and well-being into urban planning. Fossil…
Our current economic model does not line up with our social model as a way of expressing how the natural world works. It seems there is a big disconnect between…
The Circular Economy is on the way - and the sooner the better for the sake of mother earth and as a wake up for human society. The illustrations below…
The Productivity Commission has recently released an issues paper as part of an inquiry into what is termed the 'right to repair'. At a time when we have become increasingly…
PICTURE: Stop this waste of people, animals and money - Nature The silly season is coming up and seems to mess with our senses. This time of year is seen…
Beyond waste with plant polymers You're wasting your time, is a common response to suggestions that we might advocate for less harmful ways to package products such as food on…
Reduce waste, buy upcycled and reusable masks We're all for supporting each other, pandemic or no pandemic. When it comes to caring for mother earth our associates at Upcycle Newcastle,…
Ecology and economy are two sides of the one coin. If we are to prioritise one over the other, then is must be the ecology. The economy must play third…
Recycling is good but it's not nearly good enough Getting rid of the little things that we gather up and toss out as we go about our everyday lives will…
Viewed from a distance Munibung Hill is a treescape of green. On closer inspection she is more than trees but they remain prominent and epitomise what she stands for. So…