Circularity for Success: Net Zero Across All Three Scopes

The video explores the concept of circularity as a vital tool for reducing emissions and waste. It begins with the speaker's personal journey from theater design, where waste was prevalent, to embracing circularity. The circular economy is explained as a shift from a linear 'take-make-waste' model to one focused on sustainability and reuse. Practical applications in theater and beyond, such as campuses and cities, are discussed, highlighting the importance of addressing scope 3 emissions. The video concludes with a global perspective on circularity, emphasizing its potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

What was the speaker's initial profession before understanding circularity?

• Playwright

• Theatrical Designer

• Director

• Costume Designer

What characterizes the linear economy mentioned in the video?

• Repair and reuse

• Take, make, waste

• Sustainable harvesting

• Design for disassembly

How did the theater department change its budget to incorporate circularity?

• Eliminated material costs

• Reduced labor costs

• Increased funding for new materials

• Added lines for reclaimed and rented materials

What unexpected benefit did prioritizing reuse in theater have?

• Increased material costs

• Improved pay equity

• Higher emissions

• Reduced labor needs

What percentage of Barnard College's total emissions is represented by scope 3 emissions?

• 40%

• 30%

• 60%

• 50%

What is the current global circularity percentage?

• 15%

• 50%

• 25%

• 8.6%

What is the potential reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions if circularity is doubled by 2032?

• 50%

• 39%

• 75%

• 20%

Which companies have embraced circular practices as part of their climate strategy?

• Apple and Microsoft

• Amazon and Google

• Target and Walmart

• Tesla and Ford

What is a key component of circularity mentioned in the video?

• Fast production

• Single-use products

• Design for disassembly

• Linear supply chains

What is the main goal of circularity according to the video?

• Reclaim and maintain value

• Focus on new materials

• Increase production speed

• Reduce labor costs