Circular Insights Lab
The Circular Insights Lab, housed by the Center for the Circular Economy, is a research and analytics engine that draws on insights from all sectors and verticals across the firm.
The Lab further expands upon bodies of knowledge, fills gaps in data and explores adjacent areas of research that advance the circular economy globally.
Our Focus Areas
At the Lab, we conduct quantitative and qualitative research and data analytics through in-market tests and consumer engagement, identifying circular trends, challenges and opportunities across different focus areas. Explore our reports and insights by topic.
Design & Materials Innovation
New design approaches & climate-friendly materials used early on in the design stage help determine a product’s life-cycle and circularity.
Reuse Models & Systems
Reuse models offer a viable alternative to single-use products–providing more durable options that can be used multiple times.
Materials Recovery & Recycling
Alignment between collection, sortation, processing systems and end markets–whether for organics recovery or mechanical and molecular recycling–are critical to create pathways for circularity and eliminate waste to landfill.
All Reports
Research
Compostable Packaging Disintegration at Composting…
The Composting Consortium’s groundbreaking study, analyzing…
Research
Contamination at Composting Facilities
Contamination is a systemic issue, and one of the greatest…
Research
Anaerobic Digestion and Compostable Packaging
The Composting Consortium conducted a study to assess…
Research
Policy Brief: Advancing Consistent, Effective, Design…
Without clarity and harmonization of labeling designs…
Research
Policy Brief: Optimizing EPR Through Comprehensive…
This policy brief explains the importance of conducting…
Research
Unpacking Customer Perspectives on Reusable Packaging
In this report, we present our learnings on reusable…
Featured Topics
Our Five Key Circular Economy Drivers
We approach our research and data analysis through the lens of five key circular economy drivers.
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