The document discusses the concept and benefits of the circular economy, emphasizing its importance for businesses and the environment. It contrasts the traditional linear model with the new circular approach, which promotes the design, reuse, and recycling of materials. The document also highlights the need for effective communication and data analysis to support profitable circular business models.

1. September 28, 2016
Ms. Pamela J. Gordon
WEN Sustainability Event:
The What and How of the
Circular Economy

2.  What is the Circular Economy?
 How it business and the environment
 Why we care
 How Can We Participate in the Circular Economy?
 In our homes
 In our communities
 In our organizations
 Your Questions
Agenda
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3. Circular Economy:
Business and
Environmental
Benefits
Pamela J. Gordon
Senior Consultant
Antea Group
Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability
31 USA Offices; 3,500 EHS consultants globally

4. Earth’s Mineral Resources are Finite
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And society is learning how to leverage materials we’ve
embedded in products…profitably and responsibly.

5. Old Linear Model
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Virgin
Materials
Comp-
onents
Manu-
facturers
Brand
Owners
Consumers
Landfill (or
down-
cycling)
Tough on Repurposing Materials:
• Few product companies “design in” reuse and recycling
• Mixtures are rarely identified
• Recycling markets are rocked by unstable pricing
• Transportation routes are complex

6. New Circular Model
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1. Design in parts and
materials from scrap and
post-use
2. Deliver maximum
capability with minimal
virgin materials
3. Create business models
with built-in returns
4. Partner with upgrade,
reuse, refurbish, recycling
and supply-chain entities
When product companies...
“Builds in” Profitable
Repurposing of Materials:
• Anticipate supply of
identified materials
• Establish business
relationships
• Optimize transportation

7. Prove business viability and model circular system requirements
Project Partners:
Chicago Project for Recycling Medical Plastics
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Facilitated by
Antea Group USA

8. The Healthcare Plastics Product – Packaging Value Chain
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Design &
Application
Recovery &
Aggregation
Re-Use
Design
Manufacturing
UseRecovery &
Aggregation
Product Testing
Molding
Formulation
Densification
Plastics
Compounder
Functional Products & Packaging
Supply Value Creation
Primary Output
Clean Plastics

9. Data is Essential
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For profitable, circular business models:
• Communication about identified materials (“ingredients”)
• Real-time data on availability, prices, and markets
• Ease of analyzing the data for profitable decisions

10. For questions, contact
Pamela J. Gordon
Senior Consultant, Antea Group
1-510-406-9460
Pamela.Gordon@AnteaGroup.com
Thank You!
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