CIWM has launched the full programme for its Festival of Circular Economy, featuring speakers from some of the world’s “best-known brands”, including Google and L’Oréal, as well as “circular economy pioneers” Tony Juniper and Marga Hoek, and architect and TV presenter Charlie Luxton.
Taking place virtually across four days from 28 November to 1 December, CIWM says the “ambitious and diverse” line-up will welcome circular economy innovators from around the world to communicate knowledge and experience at every scale, from small enterprises to global achievements.
CIWM says the festival builds on the success of last year’s inaugural event and will highlight the successes of the circular economy to date and showcase initiatives, ideas, innovations and wisdom.
CIWM is committed to bringing people together to create a sustainable planet.
A number of sectors will be featured across the four days, including construction, architecture, manufacturing, design, energy and fashion – all of which have a key role to play in the development of a more circular economy, CIWM says.
Commenting on the launch, CIWM’s CEO, Sarah Poulter, said: “The Festival of Circular Economy is a must-attend event for anyone who wants to bring about meaningful change to the way we manage our planet’s finite resources.
“CIWM is committed to bringing people together to create a sustainable planet and, with speakers and delegates from around the globe, the festival has the potential to accelerate our move towards a more circular economy and, ultimately, a world beyond waste.”
The Festival of Circular Economy has been organised by CIWM in collaboration with several partners, including the Circular Economy Institute, ReLondon and WRAP, as well as a host of supporting partners and collaborators such as ISWA.
Meeting the huge challenges of rapid global heating and ecological degradation requires a shift in how economies work.
Keynote speaker Tony Juniper, said: “Meeting the huge challenges of rapid global heating and ecological degradation requires a shift in how economies work, moving from the linear system we have now to a future in which consumption is circular and waste is eliminated.
“This can be done, and there are glimpses of where it is already happening. I very much hope this important meeting will add impetus and scale, taking pioneering efforts into the mainstream.”
Speaking to Circular, Marga Hoek, said at the Festival she planned to speak about “the radical shift that the circular economy provides – a shift in the way we produce, distribute, and consume, and hence a radical business model shift.
“I will explain how this is not only a necessity but a huge business opportunity – maybe even the biggest of all time.”
To find out more about the event, visit https://www.circulareconomyfestival.com/.