Our current economic system can be considered a “linear economy”, built on a model of extracting raw materials from nature, turning them into products, and then discarding them as waste. Currently, only 7.2% of used materials are cycled back into our economies after use. This has a significant burden on the environment and contributes to the climate, biodiversity, and pollution crises. Circular economy (CE), on the other hand, aims to minimize waste and promote a sustainable use of natural resources, through smarter product design, longer use, recycling and more, as well as regenerate nature. Besides helping tackle the problem of pollution, CE can play a critical role in solving other complex challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss.
Explainers. "What is Circular Economy and Why does It Matter?". United Nations Development Programme. October 23, 2024. https://climatepromise.undp.org/... (Contributed by Gregory Autin).
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Posted on 24/03/21
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Posted on 24/03/21
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Posted on 24/03/21
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Posted on 24/03/21
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Posted on 24/03/21