In nature, everything is fully utilized; nothing is wasted and each organism plays a role in recycling, or repurposing resources. Humans however, have created a linear approach where resources are taken, made, used and disposed of. The Netherlands has been advocating the circular economy and the Malaysian Dutch Business Council organised the MDBC Sustainability Awards which was recently concluded. We have the winners from Transmare Group and Teleplan as well as the chief judge to talk about their sustainability agenda and how it contributes to the circular economy.