circular economy

The Promises, Pitfalls, and Trade-offs of the Circular Economy

How to design your business for long-term value—not just short-term profit.

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3 Questions: A roadmap toward circularity in the footwear industry

The MIT Circular Shoe Systems Summit convened global footwear brands, sustainability experts, and researchers to address industry waste, resulting in the Footwear Manifesto. Key findings include the complexity of shoe design hindering circularity, lack of strategic alignment, and the need for cross-sector collaboration. The establishment of The Footwear Collective aims to advance circularity. Reflections from student contributors highlight industry potential.

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