The sustainable use of resources is critical for a secure and thriving economy. We work with leading businesses, academics and NGOs on what a resource efficient economic system should look like and how to achieve it, to keep materials in productive use and avoid the environmental problems caused by waste.
Why this matters
3
Number of planets that would be needed if global raw material consumption was at current UK levels
50%
Share of global greenhouse gas emissions caused by resource extraction and processing
£10bn
Profits UK manufacturers miss out on by not adopting energy and resource efficiency best practice
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Latest thinking
View AllMission critical: safeguarding resources for UK energy security
12 August, 2024
Measuring up: the potential of targets to reduce resource use
13 June, 2024
Changing fashion: what people want from a greener clothing industry
22 April, 2024
Changing fashion: What do people want from a greener clothing industry?
22 April, 2024
Making the world go round: financing the circular economy
15 February, 2024
Profit without loss: how conserving resources benefits the economy, businesses and consumers
24 November, 2023
A brighter future for UK steel
30 August, 2023
Ready steady grow: how the Treasury can mainstream circular business
2 August, 2023
