Meanwhile on our side of the Atlantic: The first electronics right to repair bill was passed in New York state, a national repair bill was filed in congress and President Joe Biden signed an executive order to ensure repairability for farming equipment. The Right to Repair movement saw traction across the pond, as repairability scores for electronics rolled out in France, appliances gained repair protections in Britain and the EU proposed universal charging cords for smartphones. In the case of 2021, circularity has started to prove the rule. Policy begets unexpected progressĪ constant drumbeat across the sustainability sector - and at any GreenBiz conference - is the agreement that policy is a critical driver for the future we hope to achieve. Here’s my vote for the year's three most impactful trends in circularity: 1. So with a healthy dose of cocoa in my cup and a proverbial rear view mirror in my gaze, I’m delighted to share my final hot takes for 2021. Much like the snow outside, the slow but steady progress of circularity shows no signs of stopping. From single-use plastics bans to an upcycled food certification, it’s been a momentous year for the circular economy, supply chain shenanigans and safety concerns notwithstanding. Over the last year, I've had the distinct pleasure of rounding up the week’s most influential and eye-catching circular headlines. This article originally appeared in our Circularity Weekly newsletter.

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