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Published October 28, 2025 | Version v1
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Implementing Circular Economy Strategies for Small and Medium Enterprises: Practical Solutions for Sustainable Growth

Authors/Creators

  • 1. Founder & CEO of Sasha Global Consortium, Host of The Sustainability Side
  • 2. Coach-PracticalSustainability

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Description

This publication is part of The Sustainability Side (TSS) podcast series, an initiative of Sasha Global Consortium. This specific article, related to Episode 4, explores the practical application of Circular Economy principles specifically tailored for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) this is presented by Karen Formosa, Coach of Practicle Sustainability.

Overview

While most circular strategies are designed for large corporations, this paper highlights how SMEs can use their inherent agility to transition from a linear "take-make-dispose" model to a circular framework. By prioritizing resource efficiency and waste reduction, small businesses can turn waste into revenue and future-proof their operations with minimal upfront investment.

Key Highlights

Benefits & Outcomes: Detailed analysis of cost reductions, new revenue streams, competitive advantage, and increased innovation.

6-Step Implementation Roadmap: A lean, practical guide for smaller operations to assess, identify, redesign, optimize, engage, and scale circular practices.

Real-World Case Studies: Practical examples including a food business, a print shop, and a circular furniture manufacturer generating alternative income through repair and repurposing.

Addressing Barriers: Strategic advice on overcoming common SME objections regarding costs, time, and customer price sensitivity.

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https://youtu.be/-kfZ7sML1Fo?si=pT3gOpsCbWk_ge0n

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Dates

Created
2025-10-28
The content belongs to Karen Formosa and Practical Sustainability. Karen was sharing the views to The Sustainability Side Podcast

References

  • Formosa, K. (2025). Circular economy for small businesses: Podcast episode abstract and script. PracticalSustainability. Sama, A. (Host). (2025, October 28). Circular economy for small business owners | Karen Formosa | The sustainability side ep. 4 [Video podcast episode]. In The Sustainability Side. YouTube. https://youtu.be/-kfZ7sML1Fo