circular economy

Containerized rooftop vegetable gardens demonstrating urban agriculture and vertical farming as green infrastructure for climate resilience and sustainable cities.

Melbourne Skyfarm: How Rooftop and Vertical Farming Support Urban Climate Resilience

Urban agriculture is emerging as a strategy to address food security, urban heat, stormwater management, and biodiversity loss in densely developed...
Robert C. Brears
3 min read
Plastic bottles in a recycling container representing circular economy strategies and plastic waste reduction systems in Canada

How Canada’s Circular Plastics Economy Initiative Supports Reuse and Waste Reduction

Plastic waste systems continue to rely on single-use materials that increase landfill volumes, resource extraction, and environmental pollution. Circular economy strategies...
Robert C. Brears
3 min read
Recycling symbols made from cardboard and green paper representing circular supply chains and material reuse systems.

How Circular Supply Chains Strengthen Resource Security: Insights from NextCycle Michigan Grants

Linear production models continue to strain material security and waste systems across industrial economies. Circular supply chains are emerging as a...
Robert C. Brears
3 min read
Leaf footprint symbolising circular economy regions and system-level sustainability transitions.

Circular Economy Regions and Fast-Track System Transitions

Regions seeking to transition from linear to circular systems often struggle to move beyond pilots into scaled implementation. Aligning business models,...
Robert C. Brears
3 min read
Close-up of green leaves symbolizing nature restoration, sustainability, and ecosystem recovery.

Restoring Nature: Practical Solutions for Sustainability and Resilience

Restoring nature is vital to reducing environmental harm and ensuring long-term sustainability. Strategies such as nature-based solutions (NBS), circular economy practices,...
Robert C. Brears
3 min read
Green recycling symbol on cardboard background, representing circular economy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

Extended Producer Responsibility for Circular Economy

Circular economy strategies are reshaping how societies address waste, resource efficiency, and sustainable production. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a leading...
Robert C. Brears
4 min read
Modern city buildings with sunlight and greenery, symbolizing urban climate resilience and sustainable city planning.

Urban Climate Resilience: Adaptive Cities in Action

Cities worldwide face rising climate risks, from flooding and heatwaves to supply chain disruptions. Building resilience requires integrating adaptive infrastructure, renewable...
Robert C. Brears
4 min read
Sustainability concept with wooden blocks showing recycling and renewable energy icons, symbolizing green steel and circular economy.

Green Steel Production: Cutting Carbon in Steelmaking

Steel is essential to infrastructure, manufacturing, and transport, but its production is one of the most carbon-intensive industrial activities. Green steel...
Robert C. Brears
3 min read