| Action | Proposed Action | Cost | Who is involved? | Anticipated Outcome | Completed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Awareness and Education: Commit to raising awareness and providing education about circular economy principles within the creative sectors through workshops, seminars, and online resources. | Funding for workshops, seminars, and educational materials | Creative organizations, educational institutions, government agencies. | Increased awareness of circular economy principles among creative professionals, leading to informed decision-making and innovative projects. | Sept – November 2023 |
| 2. | Cross-Sector Collaboration: Foster collaboration among diverse creative industries, encouraging cross-disciplinary projects that explore circular practices and innovative solutions. | Resource allocation for collaborative projects, and coordination efforts. | Various creative industries, collaborative platforms. | Novel cross-disciplinary projects that leverage diverse expertise, resulting in innovative solutions that promote circular practices. | Sept – November 2023 |
| 3. | Material Sourcing and Upcycling: Develop strategies to source sustainable and reclaimed materials, promoting upcycling and reducing reliance on virgin resources across creative projects. | Investment in sourcing sustainable materials, and training on upcycling techniques. | Artisans, designers, material suppliers. | Reduced environmental impact, decreased reliance on new resources, and enhanced artistic creativity through the utilization of reclaimed materials. | Sept – November 2023 |
| 4. | Circular Design Thinking: Integrate circular design principles into educational curricula, promoting innovative design approaches that minimize waste and optimize resource use. | Curriculum development, training resources. | Educational institutions, design professionals. | Graduates with a strong foundation in circular design, leading to the integration of sustainable practices in the creative process. | Sept – November 2023 |
| 5. | Digital Transformation: Embrace digital platforms to showcase circular creations, enabling wider access to sustainable art, design, and initiatives. | Development and maintenance of digital platforms. | Tech partners, creative organizations. | Wider accessibility to circular creative content, reaching larger audiences and inspiring sustainable consumer choices. | Sept – November 2023 |
| 6. | Inclusivity and Skills Development: Support vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities, by providing skill development opportunities and fostering inclusivity within the circular creative ecosystem. | Training programs, accommodations for disabled participants. | Nonprofits, vocational training centers, disability support organizations | Empowered vulnerable groups with skills, fostering a more inclusive and diverse circular creative community. | Sept – November 2023 |
| 7. | Policy Advocacy: Collaborate with governmental and non-governmental entities to advocate for policies that incentivize circular practices and support the growth of sustainable creative industries. | Advocacy campaigns, policy research. | Creative associations, sustainability advocates, policymakers. | Enabling policy framework that incentivizes circular practices, promoting the growth of sustainable creative industries. | Sept – November 2023 |
| 8. | Circular Showcase Events: Organize exhibitions and events that spotlight circular creative works, providing a platform for artists and designers to display their innovative, sustainable creations. | Event planning and organization expenses. | Event organizers, artists, sponsors. | Platform for artists to exhibit circular creations, encouraging public engagement and raising awareness about circular economy initiatives. | Sept – November 2023 |
