Circular Economy

Circular Economy is an economic approach that aims to reduce waste and keep products and materials in circulation.

What it means in a workplace context

For furniture this includes durable specification, maintenance, repair, reuse, refurbishment and recovery.

Why it matters

It moves decision-making beyond one-time purchasing toward the full useful life of products.

Questions to ask

• What decision or requirement does Circular Economy support?
• Which evidence or record is required?
• Who owns the information and keeps it current?
• How does it affect furniture selection, service or future change?

Applying the concept

When Circular Economy is used in a circularity objective, connect it to a physical product, a lifecycle event, evidence and an accountable owner. Avoid using the term as a broad claim without an operational route.

Related Myntwork resources

• Circular Workplace
• Furniture Lifecycle Management
• Circular Procurement

Using the term in procurement

When Circular Economy appears in a procurement document, explain what suppliers must provide and how the response will affect evaluation. Avoid requesting evidence that is not used in the award decision, and distinguish mandatory requirements from preferred information.

After delivery, verify that promised documents, services or product information were supplied. A controlled handover and clear ownership make the term operational instead of leaving it as wording in the original quotation.