INTRODUCING THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY/A 2 HOUR WORKSHOP Produced by Colin Webster, Ellen MacArthur Foundation
TIME
2 5
ACTIVITY
RESOURCES
Pair up, tell partner about an object you use at least twice a month Why is it important to you? Pick one of those objects. How was it made? Show crisps example Hear 2 or 3 examples
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Write summary up on the flipchart Summarise about linear nature
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Introduce the linear economy Question to audience ‘what next?’
• Raw materials graphic — 2 per group
Give resources and set parameters for discussion: • idea must address finite materials issue • must strengthen the economy • must allow underdeveloped world to prosper • must work long-term
• Regenerative/degenerative graphic — 2 per group • Linear economy graphic — 2 per group
Provide TinyURLs of Big Bang films. Suggest audience watches, using smartphones, WiFi and headphones
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10
Me + staff listening in to groups form their ideas
Camera/phone, usb connection
Pick out favourites, photograph and put on screen during summary Introduce the circular economy — simple graphic
Audio
Watch Rethinking Progress Give examples for groups to tell each other about: 15
Copies of each example, 1 per group
• Renault remanufacturing • Washing machine lease • Car2Go • Aquafil • Netflix Ask groups to put questions on a shared wiki
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Economic rationale Hand out Butterfly diagram (1 between 3)
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Circulate the groups, summarise responses on stage Design challenge. In teams of 5, design a product and product system for a circular economy. Must answer these questions:
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Butterfly diagrams, A3, 1 between 3
Ask groups to label the diagrams
A2 paper Coloured pens
• How will you make money? • Who must you collaborate with? • Where will your materials be in 50 years’ time? When finished, everyone circles the room and votes for their favourite idea by placing a post-it note on the design Ellen MacArthur Foundation 2014