A Circular Economy – A Paradigm too far ?

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For as long as I can remember we have lived in a boom-bust economy.  Our GDP linked to global  markets – at the mercy of the next world economy to come on stream wanting to develop infrastructure and create commercial growth as far as the money lasts.  We gear up to meet demand, and then fall into recession when the bubble bursts, creating hardship and casualties for those caught up in fallout.

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Rubber (Plastic) Roads

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If you hear the words rubber roads a number of things come to mind. As a amateur racing driver, I think potentially more “grip”. There is a new phenomena taking place. The concept of recycled plastic containers and bottles being combed from our seas and waste dumps, to be converted and substituted for the bitumen that binds our road asphalt. India has been doing it since 2002, and the Netherlands is now actively pursuing it.

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First Hydrogen Train Tested

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The first Hydrogen Train has been successfully tested in Germany. Another major step on the journey to “zero” emissions. Still a lot to be done to make these commercially viable, but we keep edging closer. Passenger trials are set to start in 2018. It is pleasing to see that fuel cell technology has not been abandoned, and with design development and “lean” thinking the trains will become even more effective /efficient.

Scorched Earth

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The term “Scorched Earth” has been used widely as a military term for removing potentially useful things away from a withdrawing or advancing enemy in the field of battle. However, I would also like to use this as a metaphor for just destroying anything rapidly, without a great deal of thought.

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Getting Traction

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In order to get traction you need to engage the workforce. This can be achieved through awareness training, and creating a passion for change. It is essential to demonstrate quick results in order that the workforce can buy-in to the changes. A first step will be to identify the “Change Agents” who will generate the passion to achieve your goals. These individuals can help you with the scoping and planning for the programme.

The Importance of a Lean Mindset

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Our team has a wealth of experience in consultancy and operations in general manufacturing and the chemical industry. We understand what it takes to turn ideas into results. Our unique knowledge and passion for change will help the key influencers in organisations drive towards sustainability by eliminating all types of “waste”. Visualising these wastes, and using the appropriate “Lean” tools, will allow you to understand the magnitude, and determine what to work on first, i.e. the area with the greatest initial impact or return on investment.

Hello world!

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Welcome to our first L2S Blog Post from the collaborators. Please take time to read our Mission. We want to share our approach so that every company whether SME or corporate can move in the direction of “Sustainability” by using some practical tools and approaches. We will be sharing these, through a series of workshops around the UK and hopefully other countries as we gain momentum.