What is the Circular Economy?
Circularity refers to an economic system designed to minimise waste, maximise resource efficiency and keep products, materials, and resources in use for as long as possible. Unlike the traditional linear model of “take, make, dispose,” a circular economy focuses on reuse, repair, recycling and regeneration.
We’re exploring more ways in which we can share locally relevant circularity initiatives and resources on topics such as food waste circularity, packaging, and construction and refurbishments. To express your interest in receiving invitations to our circularity events and initiatives, please contact us at info@london-hq.co.uk
With cities accounting for over 70% of global resource use and carbon emissions according to a recent UN Environment Programme report, integrating circularity in business districts is vital. It enhances urban resilience, reduces climate impact, and prepares businesses for any future resource constraints and regulation. Within London Heritage Quarter where resource consumption patterns, waste production, and economic activity are high, circularity plays a critical role. Many circular approaches such as shared office spaces, repurposing construction materials, composting food waste, and closed-loop supply chains are already in place and contribute to lowering environmental impact and reducing costs.
At a regional level, the Mayor of London is delivering circularity through initiatives like ReLondon, a collaboration between the Mayor and boroughs aimed at enhancing waste and resource management across the capital. We’ve actively promoted ReLondon’s recent campaign to support high street businesses with practical guidance and grant funding to help them explore how circular, low-waste approaches can boost both business performance and environmental impact.
Our plans to share local circularity initiatives and resources chime with the UK government’s Circular Economy Strategy that will give rise to sector-specific roadmaps to maximise resource value, accelerate progress to Net Zero, and create green jobs. They also align with Westminster City Council’s efforts to embed circularity through planning policy and projects such as the Sustainable City Charter that London Heritage Quarter and many BID members are signatories of. View the City of Westminster’s Sustainable City Charter here.
Circularity in London Heritage Quarter is about innovation, economic resilience, long-term urban sustainability, and social value. To express your interest in receiving invitations to our circularity events and initiatives, please contact us at info@london-hq.co.uk.
Circularity Webinar Series
In Autumn of 2025, London Heritage Quarter partnered with ReLondon for a series of expert-led Circular Economy Webinars, which explored sustainability practices through circular economy solutions. Attendees had the opportunity to share insights, challenges and success stories with fellow leaders from London Heritage Quarter.
Please note, the following events have now passed. Visit our Events Calendar to see what’s on.
Food Waste Webinar
This webinar took place with David Jones, Head of Catering at The London School of Economics and Political Science, and Graeme English, ReLondon’s Circular economy advisor. The webinar uncovered the hidden costs of food waste and explore practical ways to prevent, reuse, or recycle it.
Packaging and Plastics Webinar
With Alexandra Berry Executive Assistant & Head of Sustainability at Strand Palace, and Lara Pohl-Martell ReLondon’s Business advisor, this webinar focused on plastics and packaging. Attendees learnt how their organisation can lead the shift away from single-use plastics and unsustainable packaging.
Construction and Interiors Webinar
With Victoria Herring, Director Sustainability Programme at Grosvenor Property UK, and Tessa Devreese, ReLondon’s Strategic advisor – built environment. This webinar explored what solutions are available to help build with reclaimed materials, how to retrofit in a way that allows reuse of materials elsewhere and how interiors can be modernised using refurbished materials.
To browse the latest events happening across the area, visit our Events Calendar.