Circular Economy

Journal

20 Aug

Philosophy of the circular economy

We live in a society that if something gets broken it is often cheaper and easier to throw it out and buy a new one. This is what is called a Linear Economy – which relies on cheap, widely available resources to create favourable conditions for economic growth and stability.

I first came across the concept of a Circular Economy a few years ago and decided that this is something I would like to investigate further. Little did I know that here at SMJ we are already following some of the different principles of The Circular Economy.

WHAT IS IT?

The Circular Economy model takes a 5 R approach – repair, reuse, refurbish, remanufacture, and recycle.

It requires businesses to radically rethink the way that they design and manufacture, based on three key principles:

Designing out waste and pollution
Keeping products and materials in use
Regenerating natural systems

MATERIALS AND HARDWARD

The materials and hardware that we have chosen to use is European Designed and of the very highest quality.

By investing in these products we are ensuring that are our joinery projects are very likely to last longer which means less waste.

REFURBISH / MANUFACTURE

Here at SMJ we are often asked to remanufacture pieces of furniture. The furniture is disassembled to a component level, then redesigned and rebuilt into a unique piece of furniture that holds a special meaning to our clients.

Our favourites have been old oak drawers remade into a bookcase and a deconstructed piano remanufacured into a hall table.

Kim Manunui

Hi, I’m Kim and I work with a great team to help individuals, as well as small and not so small businesses get their message, product and services to the world using digital media and creating wonderful websites that don’t cost the earth.

I was born in Canada, and grew up around Vancouver and the mountains of British Columbia. My love of pristine environments led me to New Zealand and eventually to the mountains, lakes and rivers of the central North Island which is home. My family’s heritage is here, and it’s from here that Korio traverses the planet.

The digital world is never static and neither are we.

And I say ‘we’ because I work with an awesome group of talented people who I gather together as required to complete a project. Whatever your business, not-for-profit or individual needs are we gather the best team to get the job done.

Collaboratively we are creative, share sustainable values and work hard for great outcomes because that’s the buzz of satisfaction that drives us.

If you have an audience and market to reach, we can make that happen. Creative design, words that work and smart behind the scenes stuff that cuts through the online noise. We’ll design your website and then build it. We’ll manage the content as well as all your hosting needs. We can handle your online advertising so you get noticed,
and we’ll manage your social media presence so you get the clicks, likes and engagement to grow your business. All within the budget you set, because none of this needs to cost the earth. And the job doesn’t stop when your website goes live. We are your virtual business partner.

https://www.korio.co.nz

Circular Economy