Introducing the Circular Business Action Canvas

A comprehensive list of actions that small and medium-sized businesses can take to transition into the circular economy, organized by principles such as Refuse, Reduce, Rethink, Redesign, Re-earth (Compost), Reuse, Repair, Refurbish, Remanufacture, Repurpose, Recycle, and Recover. Implementing these actions can help businesses effectively reduce waste, conserve resources, and create a more sustainable business model.

While this list is not exhaustive, it aims to facilitate a quicker and more effective brainstorming and selection process for businesses committed to sustainability and the circular economy. It’s time to create your own business case for circularity.

Canvas Instructions:

1. Circle the top ten actions you are willing to explore for your business.

2. Evaluate your selection based on criteria such as impact, relevance, stakeholder acceptance, budget, and timing, and narrow it down to three actions you intend to implement within the next 12 months.

3. Create the timeline below to plan the implementation of your actions.