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The circular economy
Where everything has value and nothing is wasted. It’s about new business models, products designed with their whole life cycle in mind, remanufacturing and reprocessing to create new products from old, and re-using and repairing – all to keep products and materials in the economy for as long as possible.
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Making things happen
We’re the driving force of the circular economy in Scotland providing businesses with practical support & funding.
Here’s how we’re doing it…
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Accelerating growth
Helping make the most of a £3 billion business opportunity with expert support and funding.
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Business Support Service
One-to-one, expert consultancy to help find new growth opportunities for small and medium sized businesses
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Investment Fund
Funding the development of new ways of working to help businesses get ahead in a circular economy
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#MakingThingsLast
The circular economy is about making things last and there are lots of ways to do it. Each with its unique opportunity to cut costs and increase profits.
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Circular economy in cities and regions
Due to the population and resource density in a small geographic area, cities are an ideal location for new circular business models.
Read on to find out more about our award-winning work in Scotland’s cities and regions.