ThoughtStarters Archives • Australian Industrial Ecology Network

Thought Starter 1: It all starts with design

9 Dec 2025 | ThoughtStarters

Achieving a Truly Circular Economy (CE) – One that meets community expectations as efficiently and quickly as possible – is now a critical challenge. Starting with a Working Definition of a Circular Economy A Circular Economy promotes the continuous use,...

Introducing the AIEN Thought Starter Series: Provoking Circular Progress – Unlocking the design, behaviours and systems that close the loop

9 Dec 2025 | ThoughtStarters

AIEN is launching a new series of focused Thought Starters (TS) to unpack some of the most pressing issues in sustainable resource use through the lens of Industrial Ecology. Each TS will tackle a specific topic, outlining the key challenges, why they matter, and what...