This blog was originally published on Illuminem, and has been co-authored with Rhian-Mari Thomas. She is the CEO...
The global transition to renewable energy systems will be mineral intensive and, under the current linear economy conditions,...
Building circular economy systems that reduce resource pressure, keep materials in use, and support sustainable development
Today’s linear “take–make–dispose” model accelerates ecological damage and deepens dependency on finite resources.
But renewable energy requires non-renewable resources — from critical minerals to land-intensive materials — making circularity essential to just transitions. Circular economy approaches can cut emissions, reduce waste, and extend the life of essential materials.
At CCSI we embed circular policy in real-world transitions by identifying leverage points across value chains where smarter design, reuse, repair, and recycling can reduce pressure on land, ecosystems, and supply chains.
We combine legal, economic, and industrial policy expertise to create investment-ready approaches to value chain transformation by advancing new models, like Metals-as-a-Service, to help close the material loop and secure the resources needed for a sustainable transition.
The global transition to renewable energy systems will be mineral intensive and, under the current linear economy conditions,...
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