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Podcast – The circular economy playbook, episode 18: Mending our economy through repair with Make Mee Studio, ReVivo and Manchester Bike Kitchen

In this episode for Repair Week 2023, Ali and Rebecca interview three special guests championing the repair movement in different...

Case study – Kitche and Olio: An innovative tech partnership becomes the new solution to food waste reduction

Overview The Mayor of London has set a target to reduce London’s food waste by 20% by 2025. In response, technology pioneers,...

Case study – SOURCE by LEAP: turning food waste into bioenergy and urban food production opportunities

Approximately 64% (931,000 tonnes) of total food loss and waste generated in London[1] comes from households. Much of this...

people socialising and walking along the river Thames with a view of the city across the river

Case study – Green New Deal fund: Driving circular innovation and growth for SMEs

Innovation by London small business catalyses the city’s cleaner, greener recovery Transitioning towards a circular economy...

How local authorities can move to a circular economy in practice

Establishing a low carbon, circular economy can not only save people money today, but also build wider resilience against...

Report – London’s food footprint progress report

Launched at COP26, ReLondon’s pioneering research into the material flow analysis of food in the city showed the potential...

Case study – Islington’s small businesses deliver big impact through the circular economy

Islington Council saw the opportunity to bring together their economic, environmental and inclusivity goals into a single...

Case study – Barhairink: Cutting waste and becoming a green salon

Snapshot Barhairink is a hair salon based in Islington. They were looking to reduce single-use plastic and minimise the amount...

A man and a girl are shopping in a supermarket. The man is leaning down to choose an item of food. The girl is sticking out her tongue in concentration and holding a list.

Insight note – Waste not, want not: rethinking waste to help low-income households access necessities

The UK is currently suffering the worst inflation crisis in a generation, threatening to widen existing inequalities and...

Case study – thinkFOUND: Making high quality furniture with London roots

Snapshot thinkFOUND is a social enterprise based in Waltham Forest that makes furniture from waste wood while providing young...

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