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Circular Economy - Coggle Diagram
Circular Economy
WHAT IS IT
production and consumption model
sharing, lending, reusing, repairing, reconditioning and recycling materials
longer product life
counteracts the linear economy
extract, produce, use and throw away
BENEFITS
reduction of greenhouse gases
reduction in energy and resource consumption
less waste
REDUCE DEPENDENCE ON RAW MATERIALS
lots of demand and little quantity of raw materials
environmental impacts
increase in CO2
WHAT DOES THE EUROPEAN UNION DO?
new circular economy
more sustainable products, waste reduction and more power to citizens
measures to accelerate the transition
sustainable products, consumer responsibility, review of the Construction Products Regulation and a strategy on sustainable textiles.
new packaging
packaging design, clear labeling and encouraging reuse and recycling. Transition towards plastics of biological origin, biodegradable and compostable.