Last month, the Circularity in Practice initiative was launched, a new, nationwide, voluntary initiative inspired by His Majesty King Charles III, that brings businesses together to encourage circularity, designing out waste, focusing on reuse, high quality recycling, remanufacturing, and repurposing, where we live and work. From building materials, lighting, furniture, fixtures and fittings, to household goods and appliances, many discarded items could be reclaimed, reused, refurbished, remanufactured, or recycled. Circularity in Practice is about repurposing with purpose – today.
The initiative invites UK companies to pledge to plan, act, partner, and share progress. The initiative is aimed towards, but not limited to, developers, contractors, manufacturers, waste management companies, construction companies, occupiers and landlords, designers and architects, professional bodies, and community groups.
Circularity in Practice is inspired by His Majesty King Charles III and his lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship. The initiative is driven by a core team of signatories who will promote education, share best practices, encourage cross-sector collaboration, and spotlight commercially viable models, with the intention of helping companies create value and reduce costs without relying on regulation or subsidies.
Signatories include significant UK businesses – Sir Robert McAlpine, Tata Steel UK, EMR, SUEZ, Saint-Gobain, Recolight, Excess Materials Exchange, the British Chambers of Commerce – and many regional SMEs.
John Scanlon, Executive Vice President UK, SUEZ, said: “The debate is over as to why we need to drive change and increase the circularity of materials – we can’t continue to consume the Earth’s finite resources and then just discard them.”
Chris Sheppard, Group CEO of EMR, said: “Circularity is a major industrial opportunity. If we are to build a more resilient economy, everything must recycle. We are honoured to support the Circularity in Practice initiative and to work alongside others to scale practical circular solutions across the built environment.”
Edward McAlpine, Chairman and Executive Partner of Sir Robert McAlpine, said: “Sir Robert McAlpine is proud to support the Circularity in Practice initiative. We recognise that the transition from a linear to a circular economy is critical for the future of the built environment. By prioritising circular design, resource efficiency, and high-value material reuse, we can significantly reduce our carbon footprint while preserving natural resources.”
UK companies that would like to find out more and take the Pledge to become a Signatory can do so by clicking HERE to access the Circularity in Practice website.
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