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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