Our current systems are linear and based on extraction. For us to sustain life within our planetary boundaries, closed loop systems that reuse materials are necessary. This thinking can be applied to the digital realm as well as the physical.

Getting Started

• The Circular Economy in Detail
• Quick Guide to Sustainable Design Strategies
• More sustainable doesn’t mean sustainable: How to use circularity to make the shift

Learn More

• Circular Economy Guide - From IDEO and Ellen Macarthur Foundation, this toolkit is heavy on interactive design thinking exercises for teams exploring circular principles and redesigns. There is also written content on principles, and additional resources.
• Free resources from Unschool - A selection of freebies from Unschool, primarily to facilitate workshops around circularity and integrating sustainability into businesses.
• Circular Design Toolkit for Sustainable Futures - Research paper by M. Alejandra Farías Fornés, student in OCAD University's Strategic Foresight and Innovation Program.
• Ellen Macarthur Foundation - Case studies and videos related to circular design.
• Reuse Portal - Not design focused, but is a growing aggregator of tools and information for all things reuse.
• GreenBiz Circular Newsletter - Great weekly roundup and publication hub for circular news and innovations.
• Cradle to Cradle - This is probably the most well known book on the subject, which has evolved into the certification that exists today. It’s been out for quite a while, and is just as relevant today.