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In response to the UK Government’s launch of the Circular Economy Taskforce in November 2024, Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), in collaboration with Warwick Business School (WBS) and the Institute for Global Sustainability at the University of Warwick, established a pioneering Framework. This proposal aims to transition UK manufacturing from the traditional linear “take–make–dispose” model to a dynamic, circular economy!

At its core, the framework is structured around Seven Strategic Priorities, operationalised through the Circular Manufacturing Policy Engine, enabled by Systemic Enablers, and translated into practice via the Circular Manufacturing Toolkit. Together, these components form a coordinated delivery ecosystem designed to:

🔄 Accelerate the shift to circular production models

📈 Drive inclusive economic growth and industrial competitiveness

🔗 Reinforce supply chain resilience

🌍 Advance the UK’s net zero ambitions

🏆 Position the UK as a global leader in sustainable manufacturing

Policy Briefing: Circular Economy in ManufacturingLink opens in a new window

This policy briefing provides detailed background information on key statistics and policy developments on the circular economy. It outlines 8 strategic priorities to help bridge the policy gap and advance circular manufacturing in England and beyond.

Circular Economy Starter Kit

This toolkit is designed to help businesses turn the circular economy into reality. Based on different product or process stages it offers key prompts and questions as starting points for reflection and action to achieve greater resource efficiencies, reduced supply chain risks and increased business resilience.