E5 Solutions is a policy to practice consulting founded by Bob Paul, Principal Consultant, in late 2019 to address wasted resources and educate on the implications for climate change. Promoting the value of integrated systems-thinking to foster innovation for industrial symbiosis in regional circular economies.
The consultancy specializes in creating collaboration and co-creation opportunities with governments, academia, businesses leaders and not-for-profit organizations to find solutions for new circular economic business models. From greener and cleaner products to renewable energy technology solutions, and processing technologies, E5 Solutions strives to enhance and create new business value for its working in sustainability.
Bob brings 30 years of knowledge and expertise in environmental policy and programs. He is an expert in extended producer responsibility (EPR) policy and program design and implementation, lifecycle-thinking (cradle to cradle product stewardship) including navigating regulatory compliance matters for his clients. He believes education is a big part of his job, particularly explaining linkages of production to global warming and opportunities to decarbonize the current economic system. Bob lives in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.