Building a Circular Future in Australia: Why, What and How? [Hardcover]

This book explores the transition to the circular economy through a multi-dimensional lens, highlighting its necessity for a sustainable future. It analyses both public and network governance models essential for systemic transitions and contextualises these for Australias unique socio-political landscape. Through analyses in two key sectorstextiles and constructionthe book identifies emerging trends, barriers, and opportunities. The findings reveal a fragmented but promising public and network governance approach fostering increasing collaboration across actors. The book concludes with ten actionable takeaways for implementing circular practices, underscoring the importance of enabling transformative, inclusive, and place-based circular economy transitions.

Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction. WHY: CIRCULAR ECONOMY (CE) AND ITS IMPORTANCE. The Meaning of CE. Governance of the CE. Transitioning from Linear to a CE. WHERE: THE AUSTRALIAN CONTEXT. Background. Governance in Australia. The Emergence of CE. WHAT: CREATING THE SYSTEMIC CHANGE FOR CE IN AUSTRALIA. State of Play. Circular Clothing and Textiles. Circular Buildings and Construction. HOW: TRANSITIONING TO THE CE IN AUSTRALIA. Ten Key Takeaways for Developing and Implementing the CE in Australia. Index.

This book explores the transition to the circular economy through a multi-dimensional lens, highlighting its necessity for a sustainable future. It analyses both public and network governance models essential for systemic transitions and contextualises these for Australias unique socio-political landscape.

Dr. Usha Iyer-Raniga has always worked in sustainability in the built environment and is Co-lead of Circular Built Environment (CBE), GlobalABC/One Planet Networks Materials Hub hosted by UNEP. The circularitl“½