News about circular economy & supply chain

At (L)ove (U)r (P)lanet, we often work with assisting organisations in decommissioning their laboratories through the re-allocation of their underutilised laboratory or manufacturing equipment. We don't just work with decommissionings, however. Often, capital projects...

(L)ove (U)r (P)lanet collaborates with Manufacturers, Buyers, Sellers, and Service partners to utilise assets - mainly laboratory and manufacturing equipment, to their fullest potential. Minimising environmental impact and fostering a culture of sustainability with...

Written by Hannie Nguyen Navigating the maze of equipment procurement for labs can be daunting, and I've walked that path firsthand. From the intricacies of equipment disposal to the delicate balance of budget constraints, this journey is fraught with obstacles....

 Written By Hannie Nguyen In the dynamic landscape of the Food and Beverage industry, we address the pressing challenge of exorbitant downtime costs that can be up to $50,000 hourly resulting from equipment failures. Our mission focuses on providing accessible,...

By Glen Elkin At LUP (Love Ur Planet), our enduring mission is not only about fostering a sustainable future but also promoting the use of used and under-utilised laboratory equipment. The global pressure on resources is growing. According to a report by the World...

Image Credit: www.mygreenlab.org   Over the past year, we have been closely following the work of My Green Lab, a global not-for-profit aimed at improving the sustainability of scientific research and the inspiring work they have done with The Hill Laboratory at...

At (L)ove (U)r (P)lanet we are convinced that businesses can be both profitable and successful through focusing on the betterment of society and our planet as a whole. This is why we adopt Circular Asset Management practices and work with organisations who can...

In one of our recent social media posts in October, we shared the news about the first Australian laboratory being certified as “green”. The Hill Laboratory at La Trobe University´s Institute of Molecular Science, became the first Aussie lab to receive certification...

GUEST EXPERT: EMILY JONES, PROGRAM OFFICER - VICTORIA GOVERNMENT CEBIC This year Sustainability Victoria launched CEBIC, the Circular Economy Business Innovation Centre. We were fortunate enough to sit down & interview Emily Jones, (Acting Program Officer Business...

Image Credit: Katumba Badru Hidden Flows Photo Showcase LUP: What's been happening with ACEN? Has COVID affected the work that ACEN is doing? When we last spoke, you mentioned ACEN was now planning the 1st Pan African Circular Economy Conference to take place in 2021....

We are delighted to share that LUP Global was fortunate to be invited to partake in this year's Melbourne Knowledge Week event ''Smart & Circular'' on 29th April 2021. The event was organized by Sustainability Victoria, Planet Ark & the City of Melbourne. Our...

We recently had the chance to work with Branding Consultant Lee Whitfield. Lee has worked in the USA, Europe and Asia but now lives in Melbourne, Australia. While he has worked for some of the world’s largest corporations, Lee focuses on social enterprises and how...

Equipment utilisation, also known as asset utilisation, measures the usage and efficiency of site capital equipment and machinery. It helps businesses increase worksite productivity, thus reducing equipment rental rates (if applicable) and production delays. Yet,...

“We are excited to share that LUP has officially been included in the People’s Choice Award for The Circle Awards AUS & NZ 2021!

The Circle Awards is an annual programme that brings together the diverse businesses, organisations, projects and people adopting circular practices to create a world where nothing goes to waste.

“Guest Expert Interview – ”Right to Repair in Australia & Waste Policy Reforms in Australia”

Following their recent article on the Right to Repair, we spoke to the inspiring authors Leanne Wiseman, and John Gertsakis to learn more about this topic and the current situtation in Australia.

The assets of a business or company are the key drivers of driving value creation and the investment decisions need to be fully evaluated. Investment for a small business requires careful assessment as depending on the scale it can affect its workers, projects, and...

Marina Castelli joins LUP Global as Circular Asset Consultant. In this role, she will be able to help businesses and laboratories to think about a more sustainable way to manage their resources.