CAN500
The Circular Asia Network (CAN500) is a collaborative networking platform that brings together businesses, institutions, innovators, cities, non-government organisations (NGOs), governments and thought leaders to work together on methods to create a circular economy in Asia.
> Exclusive Networking Sessions
Selected key partners under the CAN500 will be invited to exclusive networking sessions organised by Circular Asia. Through thought-provoking activities and speeches by select key partners, these networking sessions offer an opportunity for everyone to connect with real-life change-makers for the circular economy.
> Annual CAN Summit
Fueled by panel discussions about the leading topics behind the circular economy and Circular Asia’s unique experiential workshops, the summit is filled with programmes and discussions that shed light on the circular economy in Singapore and Asia.
> Partners’ Game Nights
Partners under the CAN500 will be invited to exclusive game night sessions where they will be offered a full preview of our variety of experiential games, guided by experienced facilitators from Circular Asia.
> Monthly Circular Digest
Our Monthly Circular Digest is a monthly summary-report about the latest news surrounding advances in the circular economy in the region, delivered to the inbox of our CAN500 partners.
CA ACADEMY
The CA Academy is the pedagogy arm of Circular Asia that supports the education needed for a circular economy. The priority of the CA Academy is to raise awareness and provide training for the various sectors of the Asian economy to promote the concept, benefits, principles and practices of the circular economy.
> A Circular Economy Education for Everyone
Through our large variety of targeted education programmes, an effective circular economy education can be delivered to everyone – students, employees, community members and more!
> Hands-on Learning Experience
Each education programme will be coupled with a hands-on learning experience, allowing all participants to put what they’ve learned about the circular economy immediately into practice!
> Current, Real-World Examples of the Circular Economy
With real-world application at the forefront of our education programmes, each programme will showcase real-world examples of how circular economy concepts and principles can be applied in the local Asian economy.
> Programme
training &
development
Our Training and Development programmes are perfect for corporations looking to provide a circular economy education to employee teams. These programmes feature in-depth discussions and workshops on how employees can make a difference to their company and the economy.
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exhibitions &
roadshows
Other than programmes for the classroom, Circular Asia also curates and creates informative exhibitions that explain circular economy concepts to the public viewer through visually arresting panels, rich content and interactive elements.
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SEMINARS &
Dialogues
Through informative sessions on specific topics related to the circular economy, our Seminars and Dialogues will provide participants with the platform for a deep discussion around key circular economy issues such as materials recovery and the pay-per-use model.
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school
programmes
Circular Asia offers a variety of programmes catered to students in Primary, Secondary and Tertiary educational institutions. Our programmes are a great complement to the Ministry of Education’s move to incorporate sustainability education into the local school curriculum.
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[PLAY]NETARIUM
The Circular Asia [Play]Netarium is a platform that uses enriching gameplay experiences to communicate how and why the circular economy and sustainable development are key to our economic development. The [Play]Netarium takes abstract circular economy concepts into relatable, real-world scenarios where players can make concrete decisions towards their personal achievements and the sustainability of the world.
> Learn through Play
The concepts behind the circular economy are best internalised by putting them into practice. The gamified experiences at [Play]Netarium will give participants the opportunity to co-operate, strategise and play a part in creating a circular economy through their individual choices.
> Simulations of the Real World
[Play]Netarium’s games provide a simulation that closely mimics real life. Each game allows players to role-play as various entities – including corporations – and provides them with opportunities to make choices and play in a safe and inviting environment.
> The Sustainable & Circular Strategies
Through the gamified experiences, players will learn and understand why circularity can help them achieve economic wealth whilst staying sustainable. It is through strategizing during the games that players will learn the appropriate sustainable and circular strategies that they can bring to the real world.
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future 2030: A UN SDG GAME
Future 2030 is a card-based simulation role-playing game where players role-play as individual entities trying to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by the year 2030. Players will use their various resources to work on projects that will advance them towards their individual aspirations. But each action they take will affect the world, changing the economy, the environment and the society.
Will the players be able to ensure victory for every player – and the world? Or will some people get left behind in this race for a sustainable future?
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THINK GLOBAL
Think Global is a tabletop game based on the sustainable development goals, to help people understand their role in the future of the planet as individuals, team players, and most importantly, as responsible global citizens.
The game objective is set based on the real-life scenario of achieving the global aims by the year 2030. Players race against one another to be the first to reach the year 2030.
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green expense
The Green Expense programme utilises a board game to immerse players in a lush world where they discover the vital role of trees in our ecosystem as carbon sinks and biodiversity support. Players are challenged to strategically maintain a forest, harvest wood for points, while combatting the threats of deforestation.
The Green Expense programme transforms complex environmental concepts into an engaging experience where players compete, collaborate, and strategise to achieve a balance between conservation and economic development. Sow the seeds of environmental awareness now!
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GREEN & CIRCULAR ECONOMY GAME (G.C.E)
G.C.E is a board game about the circular economy, sustainability and the rethinking of traditional processes. In the game, players will carefully manage resources, exercise effective and responsible decision-making, manage their finances, and reconsider, redesign and reevaluate processes as they role-play as a business owner aiming to have the most money and assets at the end of the game.
G.C.E game is a business simulation game that opens its players’ eyes to the possibilities of a different business model – one that is not only focused on profit, but also on adopting environmentally sustainable practices.
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SDGEEKS
SDGeeks is a game designed to get people talking about serious topics in a fun way. It is grounded in the belief that successful development requires questioning, discussing, and improving our ideas, rather than finding the "right" answer.
Players engage in discourse and debate on the various topics related to the 17 sustainable development goals, and encourages cognitive inquiry into the interconnectedness of the goals.
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biome-diversity
Biome-diversity is a programme that raises awareness for Goals 14 and 15 of the UNSDGs - Life Under Water and Life on Land. Participants are given a chance to “rebuild a world” that has been left in desolation due to the effects of climate change.
Participants are challenged to integrate diverse biomes to their “redesigned planet earth”. From lush rainforests to vast deserts, strategically manage ecosystems, balance species, and thwart threats to create a thriving planet. Who will create the best and most liveable planet?
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ENGAGEMENT TRAILS
Circular Asia’s Engagement Trails will bring participants out into various places to learn more about sustainability in the region. From educational guided tours to team-bonding activities held outdoors to community involvement programmes, these trails are guaranteed to bring a real-life circular economy learning experience to any participant.
> Lessons from the Real World
In the presence of the outside world, participants are able to better learn and appreciate how simple everyday actions such as using single-use plastic can have an impact the natural environment and the progress towards sustainability.
> Sustainability, Uncovered
Through collaboration with our sustainability partners, our Engagement Trails include exciting visits to locations that play a significant role in the sustainability of the region, such as Singapore’s flagship sustainability gallery and the Materials Recovery Facility.
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experiential Trail @ HYC
The Experiential Trail at the Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre (HYC) blends eco-environmental and sustainable practices, the trail encourages people to actively support conservation activities. Through carefully curated activities, participants are equipped to be catalysts of environmental transformation, fostering a dynamic movement towards sustainability and positive social change. The program not only engages team players but also nurtures the development of the next generation of leaders, instilling knowledge and a drive to contribute to a more environmentally conscious and socially responsible world.
EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOPS
Circular Asia’s Experiential Workshops provide participants with the opportunity to take action for a circular economy. Through simple acts such as upcycling used items, consciously recycling correctly and making sustainable choices, participants are better able to understand how they can contribute to impacting and creating a circular economy.
> Taking Action for a Sustainable Future
Through guided experiential workshops, each participant will not only learn how they can actively participate in creating a sustainable and circular economy, but also create something special for them to remember the lessons they learned after they leave the classroom.
> Working Together for the Common Goal
The Experiential Workshops function well as a team-bonding experience, providing opportunities for various members of a team to work together and collaborate on a sustainable activity.
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CIRCULAR EVENTS
Circular Events at Circular Asia create a platform for the message behind the circular economy to reach the public. Through events like community marketplaces and public dialogues, the events bring together a large and important crowd – the public communities that can be the driving force behind the circular economy.
> Reaching out to the Wider Community
Our Circular Events are all-inclusive and open to public, creating opportunities to spread the message about the circular economy and sustainability to the wider community.
> Participation from Everyone
Our Circular Events are filled with exciting events where everyone can get involved! Through active participation, local community members will not only learn about the importance of the circular economy, but also be able to do something to immediately support it.
> Collaborate
We are on the lookout for collaborators who are interested in working with us to make circular events come to life. Click on the button below to collaborate with us!
THE CIRCULARITY UTILISATION SCAN
The Circular Utilisation Scan is a measuring tool which reveals and analyse the current approaches, the circularity processes as well as the extent to which an organisation has achieved circularity. The analysis provides strategies formulation and recommendation for acceleration towards the circular economy.
> Finding the Circular Approach to Every Model
Processes can always be designed to become more circular. The Circularity Utilisation Scan provides organisations with an expert opinion on transforming individual steps in the work process to become more circular.
> Achieving a Relevant and Insightful Transition
Through the Circularity Utilisation Scan, organisations will be able to receive information that will act as the catalyst to a transition into a circular model for the business that is relevant and strategic to the current economy.
STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSIONS
Circular Asia’s Strategic Planning Sessions provide a space for organisations to ideate, conceptualise and implement strategic plans that will benefit the organisation towards contributing to a circular economy.
> Goal Settings for the Future
The transition to a circular economy is a long-term goal. By sitting down and discussing potential short-term goals and other objectives, participants will be able to help the organization create a positive impact internally and externally.
> Thinking Beyond the Workplace
By making a positive environmental impact within an organisation, employees are also making the environment around them more sustainable. The Strategic Planning Sessions will encourage employees to think beyond the impact they bring to the work environment and consider the positive impact they can make to the environment and society at large.
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