Circular and Sustainable Warehousing: A Practical Guide for the Humanitarian Sector
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Summary
This guide supports humanitarian organisations in reducing the environmental impact of their warehouse operations while improving efficiency, resilience, and cost-effectiveness. It introduces practical approaches to integrate circular economy principles—improving, reducing, and recycling—into warehousing activities.
Covering infrastructure, resource management, inventory practices, and waste management, the guide provides actionable measures to optimise resource use, extend asset life, and minimise waste, all while ensuring that operational performance and lifesaving objectives are maintained.