Research, policy and strategic support

Providing the evidence, insight and strategy needed for a more resilient and circular economy.

We help organisations understand complex resource challenges and identify practical solutions. Through research, policy development and strategic advice, we support better decisions that deliver environmental, social and economic value.

Strategic support

Shaping practices and systems that keep materials in circulation for longer.

We develop practical solutions that build resilience around material resources and help to protect against the disruption of geopolitical instability and climate change.

Policy and development

Supporting the development of effective policy that supports circular economy goals and makes better use of valuable resources.

Our policy and advocacy services

Circular economy

Working with organisations to identify resource challenges, reduce waste and develop practical circular solutions that deliver measurable impact.

Our circular economy services

Behaviour change and communications

Understanding what motivates people and using those insights to create and deliver effective, measurable communications, campaigns and engagement strategies.

Our behaviour change and communications services

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Our research services include

Current state mapping

Build a clear understanding of where resources are being lost, what is driving the challenge and where the greatest opportunities for improvement exist.

Market and legislative assessment

Understand the market, policy and legislative drivers shaping future decisions.

Circular action plan
co-creation

Develop practical solutions that work for the benefit of all.

Implementation support

Turn ideas into practical action plans and measurable outcomes.

Strategic communications

Ensure key stakeholders are engaged with the right message at the right time.

Measurement and evaluation

Understand the impact of new policy initiatives, organisational change, and behavioural campaigns.

Client stories

Accelerating the transition towards a circular future

Building an evidence base on unsold goods to inform and identify policy interventions

Helping authorities review and improve their recycling communications

Developing tools for businesses establishing a circular value proposition

Demonstrating how a charity’s surplus goods deliver measurable carbon savings

Trusted independent resource experts

“Resource Futures were really helpful and understanding throughout the project. The number of surveys carried out, the timing of the responses, the feedback from our members, and updates to the report were all handled professionally”

Adnan Zeb-Khan
UK Sustainable Flooring Alliance

“This timely piece of research provides useful insights for our sector, policy makers, governments and the Circular Economy Taskforce. The findings can help us consider how well-crafted financial incentives and policies can most effectively move us towards a more circular UK economy.”

Dan Cooke
CIWM

“The Scottish Government is committed to working with industry to address the growing waste management challenge of end‑of‑life fishing and aquaculture gear. Another successful project by Resource Futures has helped us fill knowledge gaps as we work on policy development.”

Morag Campbell
Scottish Funding Council

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of organisations do you work with?

We work with a wide range of organisations across the public, private and third sectors, helping them tackle resource challenges and accelerate the transition to a more circular economy.

Our clients include local and national government, charities, environmental organisations, producer responsibility organisations, trade associations, businesses, manufacturers, retailers, funders and community organisations. We support both organisations developing new approaches and those looking to improve existing policies, strategies or programmes.

What sectors can you support?

We work across a large number of industries and can support most businesses that deal with material resources. Recent work has seen us engage with organisations across the packaging, textiles, electronics, construction, food and drink, flooring, paint, maritime and energy sectors, among others.

How does Resource Futures support policy development?

We support the development of policy and strategy at local, regional and national levels.

Our team combines research, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis and practical implementation experience to help organisations understand complex challenges, identify opportunities and develop evidence-based solutions.

We have supported the development of policies, strategies and initiatives relating to waste prevention, extended producer responsibility, circular economy development, deposit return schemes, waste management and more. We also help industry groups and businesses understand emerging policy landscapes, prepare for future change, and advocate for policy reform.

What does circular economy support involve?

Our circular economy support helps organisations to understand how materials flow through systems, identify opportunities to reduce waste and keep valuable resources in use for longer.
This can include research and evidence gathering, stakeholder engagement, policy development, market assessment, business model innovation, action planning, implementation support and impact evaluation.

We work collaboratively with organisations to develop practical solutions that are both achievable and measurable, helping to reduce environmental impact, strengthen resilience and unlock new opportunities for value creation.

Can you help us to develop an evidence base to inform our circular strategy?

Yes. Many organisations come to us when they need a clearer understanding of an issue before making strategic, operational or policy decisions. We help clients gather, analyse and interpret evidence so they can move forward with confidence.

Depending on your needs, this may include primary research, stakeholder engagement, waste composition analysis, material flow analysis, market assessments, behavioural research, policy reviews or programme evaluation.

Our goal is to provide reliable, actionable insights that help you understand your options, assess risks and identify the most effective path forward.

Do you support implementation as well as research?

We do more than identify opportunities. We help organisations put ideas into practice and evaluate their effectiveness over time.

Our support can include action planning, stakeholder engagement, communications strategy, behaviour change interventions, pilot projects, programme delivery and impact evaluation. This allows us to support clients throughout the entire process, from understanding a challenge to implementing solutions and measuring results.

Looking to tackle resource challenges and accelerate your transition to a circular economy? We’d love to discuss how we can help.

Bethan Jones

Director

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Susan Evans

Policy Lead

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Our discovery sessions are designed to allow for informal discussion around the resource and waste challenges you’re facing to uncover which potential options would work best for your needs.

This can be a useful exercise whether you are looking at filling evidence and research gaps, working out your strategic needs, or looking to increase your environmental and social impact.

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