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Circular Economy
The circular economy is best described as an alternative to the linear economy (produce-use-dispose) and involves keeping products and materials in circulation at their highest value for as long as possible.
The circular economy model is an important component in a transition towards more resilient, healthy, and sustainable communities. New business models have the potential to support the implementation of social, economic, and structural changes, providing opportunities to improve the overall resource efficiency of urban areas, create new jobs and stimulate economic growth in new areas, helping to address the environmental impact of current consumption and waste disposal practices through the reduction in resource use and costs to the end user.
Old Ford Wastewater Recycling Plant
LLDC partnered with Thames Water on a 7-year research and development project (ending in 2019) centred around the provision of non-potable water to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from the Old Ford Water Recycling Plant, the UK’s largest community wastewater recycling scheme at the time. The Old Ford plant reclaimed waste effluent from the Northern Outfall, the main sewer collecting crude wastewater from north London, processing it to improve it to a very high standard close to that of potable (drinking) water.
The plant supplied non-potable water through a dedicated network to serve a range of uses, including providing additional drought resilience for the parklands in times of water stress. Through the plant, London Aquatics Centre further reduced potable water usage by 11.2% and the Copper Box Arena further reduced potable water usage by 17.5%. During the 7-year study, the plant averaged over 56,103 m³ of water recycled each year.
Hackney Wick Library of Things
A sharing economy is a cornerstone of the circular economy - reducing carbon emissions and valuable materials entering waste streams by keeping products and materials in circulation for longer. Using a sharing platform which builds on and supports a growing marketplace for borrowers and lenders, the Hackney Wick Library of Things provides high quality technical equipment at an affordable price for residents.
Our Library of Things is located at The Old Baths in Hackney Wick and includes a skill sharing, maintenance and repair programme. This helps to preserve the value of assets shared through the Library and those owned by the community, creating local jobs and engaging over 1,000 people in borrowing rather than buying.
Hackney Wick Library of Things is delivered in partnership with London Legacy Development Corporation, Stour Studios and Sustainable Hackney.
