To build a future where resources remain in constant circulation.
Circular Fibres brings knowledge, innovation and collaboration to the shift from take-make-dispose to a circular economy — through education, research and policy advocacy across Australia.
- Eliminate waste and pollution
- Circulate products and materials, at their highest value
- Regenerate nature
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
Dr. Jane Goodall
Our mission
To harness the power of knowledge, innovation and collaboration to address the most pressing global challenges of our time. We are driven by a profound commitment to creating meaningful change, fostering sustainability and championing circularity across Australia.
Education
Knowledge and awareness at consumer and school levels, from workshops and webinars to online courses, that shift how people consume.
Research & Analysis
In-depth research projects, reports and whitepapers on the trends, challenges and opportunities of the circular economy.
Policy Advocacy
Systems-level solutions and advocacy with government, industry and local councils.
Why a circular economy?
In a world with finite resources, the traditional “take, make, use, dispose” model is no longer sustainable. A circular economy, where resources are used, re-used and recycled in a continuous loop, offers a more resilient and prosperous path. By embracing circularity, businesses can unlock new avenues of innovation, decrease environmental impact and foster a culture of responsible consumption.
- Take
- Make
- Use
- Dispose
- Design
- Make
- Use
- Repair · Reuse · Recycle
Principles as set out by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Read the core principles.
What we do
Systems. Strategies. Sustainability. Four services for organisations, councils and communities moving from linear to circular.
Education for Empowerment
Workshops, webinars and online courses, plus leadership and communication training for sustainability adoption.
Circular Economy and Lifecycle Thinking
Circular business models, EPR, product stewardship and resource recovery, informed by lifecycle assessment.
Sustainability Leadership and Communications
ESG strategy and corporate sustainability, from SDG mapping through to measurement.
Research and Analysis
Reports and whitepapers for businesses, policymakers and academia.
Working towards the Sustainable Development Goals
Circular Fibres is committed to helping achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Circular practice bears most directly on the eight highlighted below. See how they connect.
- 1No Poverty
- 2Zero Hunger
- 3Good Health and Well-being
- 4Quality Education
- 5Gender Equality
- 6Clean Water and Sanitation
- 7Affordable and Clean Energy
- 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
- 9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- 10Reduced Inequalities
- 11Sustainable Cities and Communities
- 12Responsible Consumption and Production
- 13Climate Action
- 14Life Below Water
- 15Life on Land
- 16Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- 17Partnerships for the Goals
Latest articles
Plain-language explainers on the circular economy, product stewardship, EPR and the SDGs.
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EPR for Textiles: A Path to Circular Clothing
This article delves into the concept of EPR, its relevance in the textile industry, and its potential to reshape the clothing landscape towards a more sustainable, circular future.
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Product Stewardship - Australian Context
This blog delves into the concept of product stewardship, its relevance in Australia, and the pivotal role played by the Product Stewardship Schemes in shaping Producer’s approach to responsible product management.
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What is a Linear Economy and Why do we need to transition to a Circular Economy
The linear economy, often characterised as the “take-make-dispose” model, assumes resources are infinite and waste can be managed. Here is why the transition matters.
Selected work
A few of the projects where circular thinking changed the outcome.
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