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Close collaboration with companies
Tim McAloone and his team of researchers have a very close
collaboration with companies and industry associations, such as the
Confederation of Danish Industry (DI). The collabroration is essential
for this kind of research, where the results have to be applicable for
companies.
“The questions in the readiness app and the development of different
paths for transition to circular economy have been developed in
collaboration with two Danish industry networks. So far, we’ve pretested
the app within 40 companies. Their experience and knowledge
about the practical implications of a transition to circular economy
are vital for the success of the instruments we develop”, says Tim
McAloone.
Tina Sternest is environmental adviser in The Confederation of Danish
Industry (DI) and part of MATChE. She explains:
“We know that many Danish companies are interested in circular
economy but they need an instrument to help them work in a
systematic way. It is important that it is a simple tool like the app
being developed in the project, which can help a company to realize
how ready it is for circular economy. In addition, the tool has to make it
possible for the staff to discuss how to work with circular economy. We
have previously been involved in other projects with Tim McAloone and
know that he and his team are able to develop instruments which can
make a difference for a company because they are relevant and based
on real life experiences. So we hope and believe that the same results
can be obtained with MATChE and Danish companies’ engagement in
circular economy.”
Circular economy is in focus in many industry sectors. Photos: Colourbox.
The CE-readiness app is a new tool for companies to ease their transition to
circular economy.
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