Dr. Monique Retamal is a Research Principal at the Institute for Sustainable Futures, specialising in sustainable consumption and production (SCP) and the circular economy in the Asia-Pacific region. Monique has qualifications in environmental engineering, water resources and the social sciences, and 15 years’ experience in urban sustainability research and consulting. Monique’s interdisciplinary PhD investigated the prospects for emerging business models such as the sharing economy to contribute to sustainable consumption in Southeast Asian cities. Her recent research has focused on the sustainability of packaging and plastics; the clothing industry; metals and e-waste; and policies for a circular economy.