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The Concept of Circular Economy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”none” css=””]The concept of the circular economy represents a sustainable alternative to the traditional linear economic model. While in the linear model, products become waste from the extraction of raw materials through production, use and disposal, the circular economy aims to keep resources in the economic cycle for as long as possible. The aim is to minimize waste and wastefulness and to extend the lifespan of products and materials.<\/p>\n

Although the concept of the circular economy has been around for several decades, it has gained considerable attention in recent years. Earth Overshoot Day marks the point in the year when humanity has consumed more natural resources than the Earth can regenerate in that year. From this day onwards, humanity is effectively living on \u201ccredit\u201d – the resources consumed for the rest of the year must be met from future stocks or by depleting natural capital stocks (e.g. forests, soils). The principles of the circular economy are based on the need for sustainable and responsible use of mostly finite resources.<\/p>\n

The circular economy is a resilient and regenerative system that tackles global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, waste and pollution. The circular economy decouples economic success from the consumption of finite resources. It is based on three principles:<\/p>\n

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  1. Eliminating waste and pollution<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Recycling products and materials (to their highest value, see also waste hierarchy)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Regenerating nature<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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