Maximizing the full value of materials and resources and extending product lifecycle cuts greenhouse gases, manages risk, reinvests resources locally, creates jobs and adds more value for companies and communities. Building a circular economy is a process steeped in innovative business practices and solutions and advocating for progressive policy changes to curb unsustainable consumption. In our built environment, circular economy practices may include renewable energy resources, comprehensive materials life cycle planning, adaptive reuse and ensuring a clean supply chain.