Resources on circular economy

These resources provide practical insight into how circularity can be applied in a business context. They are organised into five sections: networks, tools, regulation, reports, and case examples.

These resources provide practical insight into how circularity can be applied in a business context.

Dansk Industri

Få viden og forståelse for klimadata med Klimaklar Produktionsvirksomhed. Læs mere her. Gratis program for alle produktionsvirksomheder der vil være ..

Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Our mission: accelerate the circular economy transition. The linear, take-make-waste economy is the main driver behind today’s crises of climate ..

Designing your circular transition

Design tools from the Dansk Design Centre (DDC)

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CIRCit workbooks

The CIRCit workbooks contain tools and guides for transitioning towards a Circular Economy. The workbooks relate to the project’s six ..

Material Circularity Indicator (MCI) calculator

Delivers a circularity score based on recycling, reuse, durability, sourcing and longevity. Methodology for using the tools available here.

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The Circular Design Guide

The design thinking approach that underpins this guide allows you to explore new ways to create sustainable, resilient, long-lasting value ..

Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)

A package of measures that define requirements for product design, materials management, life-cycle data and CO2e emissions for certain product ..

Circular Economy Action Plan Laws

The second Circular Economy Action Plan is a core component of the European Green Deal, supporting Europe’s sustainable growth agenda. ..

Waste Framework Directive

Action Plan for Circular Economy

The Danish Government’s Action Plan for Circular Economy constitutes the national plan for the prevention and management of waste for ..

Circularity Gap report Denmark

Denmark is already excelling in many areas of sustainability, positioning itself as an ambitious frontrunner in the race to net-zero. ..

These example cases are intended for learning and inspiration purposes and are based on publicly known business practices.
Lupa has not been involved as an advisor in the process described.

Gabriel

Textiles

Gabriel develops high-quality fabrics for upholstered furniture, seats and upholstered surfaces. The company works closely with the global furniture industry, ..

RE-ZIP

Packaging

Re-zip makes reusable packaging for e-commerce that reduces waste and CO2 emissions.

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Carlsberg, ecoXpac and DTU

Packaging

A collaboration between Carlsberg, ecoXpac and the DTU has innovated in a new type of beer bottle made from recycled ..

Stykka

Furniture

Stykka designs and manufactures kitchens to last longer by use of durable natural materials and circular principles.

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Rexcon

Construction

Rexcon designs and manufactures contemporary, modular and circular designed construction elements.

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Notpla

Packaging

Notpla is a company making a family of regenerative packaging materials, made from seaweed and plants. Their slogan is “Convenience ..

Caterpillar

Heavy machinery

Caterpillar, a leading manufacturer of heavy machinery and equipment has successfully developed and implemented remanufacturing operations that create value for ..