What is Circular Economy to the WREC?

Circular economy is a model of production and consumption which reduces material use and redesigns products and services to be less resource intensive. The circular economy model aims to maintain the value of products and materials for as long as possible by returning them into the value chain at the end of their use. This is done while minimizing the generation of waste, greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, and the negative impact on ecosystems.

Ellen MacArthur Foundation explains circular economy

ESSENTIAL GUIDES TO CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Waste Management and Recycling Infrastructure by Country: The map shows the waste management and recycling infrastructure by country as identified by humanitarian partners (see Assessment Guidance for info on filling out an assessment, Templates, and guidance on using LogIE). The objective is to support informed waste management decisions by the humanitarian community by providing information about available waste management and recycling infrastructure (see how to find Waste value solutions). To add information or to ask questions, please contact us.

Best Practices on Environmental Sustainability Across the Humanitarian Supply Chain: The map highlights environmental sustainability initiatives across the supply chain implemented by humanitarian partners in various countries. These initiatives aim to inspire and guide other humanitarian actors in adopting similar practices. To contribute information or mapping from your country, or for any inquiries, please contact us.

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Presentations and Meeting Notes

Connect & Collaborate

3 Nov
2026

GHG Emissions Coordination Group Meeting (Q4): 03 Nov

📅 Date: Tue, 3 November 2026, 10:00–11:00 AM CET
💻 Location: Online: Registration link

🤝 Join us to discuss how humanitarian organisations are translating decarbonisation commitments into action. Ask questions, exchange experiences, and tackle common challenges with peers from across the sector.

📋 Agenda

🌍 WREC Coalition Updates
Latest news, activities, and opportunities from the WREC Coalition.

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Share Your Success!

Do you have a success story about circular economy in your humanitarian supply chain operations? If so, please fill out this form and send it to the WREC Coalition HelpDesk Global.WREC@wfp.org.

Contacts

Katherine Ely

WREC Coalition Lead
Office Number
+254 742963114
Nairobi, Kenya

Regional

Marta Kucharski

Waste Management Specialist
East and Southern Africa:

Michela Balzino

Circular Economy & Reverse Logistics Specialist
Asia and Pacific

Nora Steurer

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Specialist
West and Central Africa (and Francophone)

Michela Balzino

Circular Economy & Reverse Logistics Specialist
Middle East and Europe

Mirna Franic

Green Procurement Specialist
Latin America and Caribbean

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