“For the last two centuries, the focus has been on human needs, based on the principle of take-make-waste. Instead, we need to adjust our economies to work in harmony with nature. The circular economy is one way of doing that.” Martijn Lopes Cardozo, 
CEO, 
Circle Economy let us in on his thoughts on the circular economy — and that it’s time to go from why to how.

“Nordic co-operation has massive potential in terms of cross-border partnerships for the circular economy, showcasing and generating new ideas, creating meeting places, joining forces and testing approaches in a new way and on a scale that cannot be achieved at national level,” says Niina Aagaard, COO at Nordic Innovation.

We spoke to Ella Turta, Secretary General of ReGeneration 2030, about why the circular economy is important and how the younger generation can be at the forefront of the transition. We also discussed how consumers need to be aware of the consequences of their habits and push companies to shift their business models in a sustainable and circular direction.

Jonathan Foster-Pedley offers his perspective on how we all need to become activists to save our planet, how we need to change our economic thinking and realise that global equity is a key issue in the transition to a circular economy.