Leading local developer Sime Darby Property has joined the circular economy movement for the benefit of the planet and future generations. While the nature of property development is antithetical to the principles of a circular economy, Sime Darby Property is not resigning itself to this notion. Instead, the developer has taken up the challenge to disprove it through its sustainability initiatives, which are focused on lowering construction’s impact on the environment and regenerating natural systems. The developer has already embarked on efforts to preserve its natural capital — its land — by ensuring a balanced flow of renewable resources and more prudent use or substitution of non-renewables. The City of Elmina development serves as a shining example of Sime Darby Property’s aspiration to adopt circular economy principles in its townships. Boasting a masterplan designed to sustain its existing forests and waterways as well as native flora and fauna, the township offers an ...