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A partnership involving the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), URGE Collective, and waste service providers like Biffa, SUEZ, and DS Smith is launching a sustainable design initiative named Design Skills for Embedding Circularity in the UK. This pilot program, supported by WRAP and the Design Council, aims to integrate circular economy thinking into product and system development.

Participants will have opportunities to visit waste treatment sites, engage in workshops on circular design, and learn from waste management experts. The initiative seeks to inform future strategies and policies with findings presented to the government and businesses in autumn. The project initially targets England, with plans for broader implementation.