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Good Practices in the field of Circular Economy Greece Croatia Romania Portugal Spain The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Circular Design Guide: The Circular Design Guide is a free online resource that provides designers with tools and resources to help them design products and systems for circularity. The guide includes case studies, design strategies, and resources […]
Circular economy in EU policies Overview of the circular economy concept The role of the EU The implementation of the Circular Economy Introduction to Circular Economy in the European Union (EU) The Circular Economy is an economic model that aims to redefine the traditional linear “take-make-dispose” approach by promoting the reduction, reuse, and recycling of
Principles of Circular Economy Importance and Benefits of transitioning to a circular economy Exploring the Benefits of the Circular Economy The circular economy is an economic model that aims to keep resources in use for as long as possible, reduce waste, and conserve natural resources. It is based on three principles: design for circularity, maintain
Strategies for Achieving Zero Waste Reduce Reuse Recycle Benefits of Zero Waste in the Circular Economy Zero waste is an ambitious goal that aims to eliminate waste generation and maximize resource efficiency. To work towards this goal, several key strategies can be employed. Source Reduction: Focus on preventing waste generation at its source. Reevaluate product
The concept of zero waste in circular economy Importance of waste reduction The concept of zero The Three R’s Shifting from a linear to a circular mindset Definition of the Circular Economy The circular economy is an economic model that aims to keep resources in use for as long as possible, maximize the value extracted
The Effects of Municipal Pollution A City Without Waste The future of a city without waste A City Without Waste Cities draw people because of the social, economic, and quality of life opportunities they provide for their residents. Cities are overconsumptive, and high consumption cities generate more garbage per person than low consumption cities. A
The Effects of Municipal Pollution Urban air and water pollution Wildlife and the urban toxicity Waste management Infrastructure development Urban air and water pollution Cleanliness and environmental sustainability are two issues that cities all over the world struggle with. These issues include increased greenhouse gas emissions, unhygienic public areas, bad odors, rising energy use, low
Pollution with Household Waste Types of waste Types of Household Waste Waste management Did you know that… Every time you wash synthetic clothing, tiny strands of plastic like nylon and acrylic (called microfibers) are washed out of the clothing and they get into the washing machine waste water. It is estimated that in one wash
Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Footprint How is heat trapped by carbon dioxide? Carbon Dioxide Emissions Carbon Footprint Carbon Dioxide At normal pressure and temperature, carbon dioxide is a colorless, non-flammable gas. Carbon dioxide has a significant role in the composition of our planet’s air, while being far less prevalent than nitrogen and oxygen in the
Consumption of Natural Resources Natural Resources Perpetually Renewable Resources Overexploitation of Natural Resources Negative effects Exploitation of Natural Resources Utilizing natural resources for economic gain is known as “exploitation,” which occasionally carries a negative connotation of resulting environmental deterioration. As the extraction and processing of raw resources (such as in mining, steam power, and machinery)
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