Phase 0. Trigger
To begin with, you need to understand the need for transformation and be aware of the circular economy initiatives.
Participate
Be active and try to participate in various transdisciplinary events related to the circular economy, your type of industry development, industrial match-making events that are organised locally, nationally, and internationally. Be involved in events that your local higher education and research organisations are arranging. Be open and active to share your thoughts!
Useful sites to follow
Customer behaviour – especially important for the younger generations since it displays increasing interest in the sustainability of the products they purchase. Think about how you can improve the sustainability of your products and processes and get a competitive advantage!
Regulations and legislation related to the environmental sustainability of products and processes are being constantly streamlined, by implementing solutions early you are getting another advantage.
Useful sites to follow in relation to the circular economy
Finlex
Internet service on legal information, the Finnish Ministry of Justice:
Engineers Ireland
Finnish Food Authority
Ministry of the Environment
Ministry of the Environment
Ireland
Some useful sites for circular economy events
Circul Éire
List of events in Ireland
Engineers Ireland
List of events in Ireland
Environmental Protection Agency
List of events in Ireland
Useful sites to follow in relation to the circular economy
Circul Éire
The National Platform for Circular Manufacturing
Enterprise Ireland
Funding Supports Green Start
Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
Climate Action Fund
Environmental Protection Agency
List of events in Ireland
Norway
Some useful sites for circular economy events
The Research Council of Norway
List of events in Norway
Innovation Norway Kurs og arrangementer
List of events in Norway
Innovation Noway, Samarbeid, klynger og nettverk
List of events in Norway
Useful sites to follow in relation to the circular economy
Sweden
Some useful sites for circular economy events
Grude
List of events in Sweden
Strukturum
List of events in Sweden
Cradlenet
List of events in Sweden
Circular Economy.se
List of events in Sweden
Useful sites to follow in relation to the circular economy
Sveriges Riksdag
Swedish Parliament
Jordbruksverket
Swedish Board of Agriculture
livsmedelsverket
Swedish Food Agency
Upphandlings myndigheten
Sustainable public procurement
When your mind is ready for the change, and you are determined to implement it in your business explore tools of phases 1- 4 to assist you in the process.