Moving Beyond Linear: The Circular Economy

The traditional "linear economy" follows a "take-make-dispose" model. In contrast, the circular economy aims to eliminate waste and keep resources in use for as long as possible, extracting maximum value and then recovering/regenerating products and materials at the end of their service life.

Core Principles:

• Design out waste and pollution: Consider end-of-life from the start.
• Keep products and materials in use: Prioritize durability, repairability, reuse, refurbishment, and remanufacturing.
• Regenerate natural systems: Return biological nutrients safely to the earth.

It's a shift towards a more sustainable and resilient economic system.