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Circular Network diagram

Early on in the project we sought to identify who could be influencers when designing for circularity. This list further developed into the Circular Network diagram, making it easy to see all of those industries and practitioners who need to be involved in the creation of a more circular economic system. From local governments to waste managers to designers, it tells us what we already know, that all of these actors need to be engaged in creating change and have the potential to be part of a bigger design chain.

This tool connects the traditional supply chain stakeholder map to materials and resource experts for primary and secondary material streams and the influencers in both policy and investment and education. Many times people told us that they didn’t consider some of the linkages until they saw this diagram. By including all of these players in the one circle it highlights the fact that we are all part of the system, we all have a part to play in shifting it and there is no hierarchy. We need to locate and ‘own’ our own segment of the circle, but we also need to recognise the importance of working with others.

You are free to download below and use the diagram. Please credit any use to RSA Great Recovery.