Circularity is a topic growing in importance. It has been moving up the priority list for business leaders, regulators, and sustainability practitioners, primarily for its business value and material security, but also for its impact across all aspects of sustainability.
Companies embracing the circular economy can boost revenue (some studies show by up to 20%) and lower material input costs, thereby reducing supply chain risks. All while reducing emissions, nature loss, material extraction, and waste.
The best way for companies and circularity professionals to stay up to date on developments in this rapidly evolving field is through newsletters. A well-curated and written circular economy newsletter will ensure you are kept abreast of all of the new opportunities, innovations, and risks in this space.
Why Circular Economy Newsletters Matter in 2026
Circularity is becoming one of the most important tools in sustainability. In principle, it is the economic system that can drive global sustainability by using resources today without jeopardizing their availability for future generations.
Given the importance of the circular economy in driving sustainability, new frameworks for measuring, reporting, and taking action on circularity, like the Global Circularity Protocol for Businesses. Plus, new regulations, like the EU’s Circular Economy Act. In addition to tightening supply chains due to trade wars and tariffs, are forcing companies to adopt and scale circular business models.
What to Look for in a Circularity Newsletter
Everyone consumes content differently: some want deep dives into specific companies, regulations, or frameworks, while others just want a weekly update on what’s happening in circularity. When looking for the right newsletter for you, these are some things to consider:
- Who is the messenger: Is the author or company writing the newsletter a trusted source, what’s their experience and reputation in the circular economy?
- How is the newsletter delivered: Is the newsletter an email, Substack, or some other medium? Is it weekly, daily, or monthly? Choose the right combination for your needs and preferences.
- Depth or Breadth?: Do you like technical industry deep dives? Do you prefer an overview of the biggest news stories and trends shaping the circular economy? Or, a mix of both? There is a newsletter for that.
The seven newsletters below stand out for helping subscribers move beyond ambiguity and explain how circularity works, how it is evolving, and how businesses can capitalize on it.
1. The Circular Economist
The Circular Economist (AKA LinkedIn’s top green voice, Vojtech Vosecky) has quickly become one of the most respected voices in the circular economy ecosystem. The Circular Economist shares insights on circularity regulations, frameworks, case studies, and execution, all in a concise and easy-to-read weekly update.
Expect thoughtful analysis of circular policy developments, corporate circularity strategies, and real-world stories of circular value creation. For executives and sustainability leads who want clarity, The Circular Economist is essential reading.
2. Ellen MacArthur Foundation Insights
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation remains a cornerstone of the circular economy movement. The foundation’s newsletter is a concise roundup for business leaders looking to benefit from and accelerate the circular economy.
The newsletter shares the Foundation’s latest research and insights, real-world case studies from leading companies and cities, and practical guidance to help organizations apply circular economy principles to drive climate impact and economic value. While less opinionated than independent voices, it is invaluable for staying aligned with recent research and case studies.
3. CircularConnect
With the circular economy developing at breakneck speed, this newsletter helps circular economists keep up to date with new jobs, companies, and events in the space.
Each weekly issue of the newsletter provides valuable industry updates, investment news, and practical resources to accelerate the circular economy (they will also plant a tree for every new subscriber). This one is especially good for circular economists, or those looking to break into a career in the circular economy.
4. Circular Rising
In Africa, waste is both a significant challenge and an opportunity. This newsletter features the trends, companies, data, and insights shaping the circular economy in Africa.
Circular Rising is built for Africa’s growing circularity professionals. It is released every Wednesday and contains Africa-specific quality news, analysis, and trends for investors, executives, vendors, operators, officials, and civil society. For those working or interested in waste and circularity across Africa, this is an invaluable resource.
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5. Sustainability Simplified
As one of the most popular sustainability newsletters, Sustainability Simplified takes five of the biggest news stories and simplifies them every week. Increasingly, as the circular economy grows in importance, circularity has dominated many of those news pieces.
This newsletter, curated by sustainability leader Tim Mohin, also regularly features insights from leaders in the circular economy. This is perfect for sustainability professionals and those interested in both the circular economy and how other aspects of sustainability, such as climate and nature, are affected by it.
6. ESG News
While not specifically focused on circularity, this newsletter keeps subscribers updated with all of the breaking news around the circular economy. ESG News also regularly features circular economy industry expert op-eds and guest posts to ensure you stay in the know.
In addition to covering everything happening in the circular economy in their daily newsletter, they have a dedicated website page where they share all their circular economy stories. This is perfect for busy people looking for a daily touchpoint for everything happening in the world of circularity.
7. Circular Lab
Innovation is a constant in the circular economy. This newsletter focuses on innovations, breakthroughs, and scientific advances shaping the circular economy today.
This weekly newsletter typically shares five of the top stories happening in circularity in the last week. However, it also features deep dives into the technologies, companies, and investment trends for subscribers to go a layer deeper. This is perfect for investors or circular-economy practitioners interested in how the field is evolving and the investment trends driving its growth.
By Andy Paterson.
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