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In 2019, over 92 billion tonnes of materials were extracted and processed, contributing to about half of global CO2 emissions. This “take-make-dispose” approach and the resulting waste – including plastics, textiles, food, electronics and more – is taking its toll on the environment and human health.
A circular economy model replaces this end-of-life concept with restoration, shifts towards the use of renewable energy, eliminates the use of toxic chemicals, which impair reuse and return to the biosphere, and aims for the elimination of waste through the superior design of materials, products, systems and business models. The circular economy approach improves resource efficiency and reduces environmental impact on natural capital by designing products in a more recyclable way, adopting efficient technology and turning waste into a resource. The circular economy offers a trillion-dollar opportunity in terms of possible material savings, innovation and job creation, improved land productivity and soil health, and green growth. Achieving this, however, requires strong collaboration between leaders from business, government and civil society.
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Sustainable Vertical Farming: A Promising Solution to Modern Agriculture Challenges
Created a Post in Circular Economy, Climate Change, Waste Management
The closed-cycle economy is impossible without recycling production waste. They generate 15 times more solid household waste. Technology of processing of red sludge - waste from the production of raw materials for the production of aluminum, alumina. By improving the environment, we profit from the production of iron, titanium, potassium, and rare earth metals.
Created a Post in Industry and Entrepreneurship, Circular Economy, Waste Management
Hello everyone, I'm a new member looking for help with my master thesis (which I hope is within your okay in this forum).
I have been reading various interesting posts, which makes me believe that you all have a lot to contribute with, if you feel up for it.
I'm doing a research project focusing on consumer's perception towards the concept of obsolescence / planned obsolescence, specifically in household level electronic devices. Thus, everyone with an opinion, experience, or even just owning an electronic device is interesting to me!
As the main method used is netnography, everything is expected to happen online, preferably in written format. It can even be an open discussion right here, if wanted.
So, if you would like to answer a few question as an “interview”, share opinions and experiences, or just have any question to me or my study. Please let me know!
In advance, thank you very much.
Best regards.
Created a Post in Circular Economy, Blue Economy, Climate Change
Science is absolutely essential to ways in which the world can change for the better but, above all, it is our common belief in the future that will keep us on track.
In my own experience, there have been moments when the idea of the Blue Economy - action to ensure the health of the ocean, the political will to reduce global warming, the need to have a planet in balance to ensure the survival of life - have shone brightly, and other times when our actions or inactions have dimmed the lights. In bad times, as well as good, I have been sustained by my conviction of how much better things can be.
I have always have hope and believed in the wisdom of humanity to work towards a better future for all and ensure that we do not chose the path towards self- extinction.
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Plastic waste to diesel conversion is a great example of waste to energy in circular economy, the only thing to consider is to devise plastic waste management procedures by developing Cooperatives at community level and developing a mechanism of inclusive green growth management.
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Are you an expert in knowledge management systems? Then this is the perfect project for you!
The Green Growth Knowledge Partnership is renowned for its global efforts on ensuring that everyone has access to the knowledge we need to make a just and sustainable transition. And we want to now become even better at this important work with your help!