Presentation Type
Oral/Paper Presentation
Abstract
Innovation in Circular Products for Healthy People, Planet, and Profit In our consumer-driven economy, companies tend to prioritize manufacturing efficiency to keep up with demand. While current practices can create short-term profits, there are financial and non-financial impacts on people, the planet, and profit. Innovation in circular products can create a win-win for businesses and consumers while meeting the needs of today and promoting future success. In this session, we will discuss the impact of current business processes and consumer practices on people, planet, and profit; explore how circular products can create long-term, sustainable value for business by designing products for health, durability, and reuse of materials while using nature as a guide; share current and upcoming ESG reporting regulations and how circular products relate to ESG goals; and highlight leaders in circular product innovation.
Faculty Mentor
G. Dodd Galbreath
Recommended Citation
Golata, Allison; Newby, Misty; Roberts, Audrey; and Galbreath, Dodd, "Innovation in Circular Products for Healthy People, Planet, and Profit" (2025). Student Scholar Symposium. 50.
https://digitalcollections.lipscomb.edu/student_scholars_symposium/2025/Full_schedule/50
Innovation in Circular Products for Healthy People, Planet, and Profit
Innovation in Circular Products for Healthy People, Planet, and Profit In our consumer-driven economy, companies tend to prioritize manufacturing efficiency to keep up with demand. While current practices can create short-term profits, there are financial and non-financial impacts on people, the planet, and profit. Innovation in circular products can create a win-win for businesses and consumers while meeting the needs of today and promoting future success. In this session, we will discuss the impact of current business processes and consumer practices on people, planet, and profit; explore how circular products can create long-term, sustainable value for business by designing products for health, durability, and reuse of materials while using nature as a guide; share current and upcoming ESG reporting regulations and how circular products relate to ESG goals; and highlight leaders in circular product innovation.