Author: Montse Lorente

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Let’s start with the basics: What is Circular Economy?  

Circular economy is an economic model designed to minimize waste and make the most of resources by promoting the continual use, recycling, and regeneration of products and materials. In contrast to the traditional linear economy, which follows a "take, make, dispose" approach, the circular economy aims to create a closed-loop system where products, materials, and resources are reused, refurbished, remanufactured, and recycled.

The circular economy aims to address environmental challenges, reduce the consumption of finite resources, and create a more sustainable and resilient economy. By closing the loop on product life cycles, this approach contributes to minimizing environmental impact, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting a more sustainable and responsible use of resources.

‍The key principles of a circular economy

• Design for Longevity: Creating products that are durable, repairable, and upgradeable to extend their lifespan.
• Reuse and Repair: Encouraging the reuse of products and promoting repair services to prevent premature disposal.
• Recycling and Upcycling: Maximizing the recycling of materials and turning waste into valuable resources.
• Resource Efficiency: Using resources more efficiently and minimizing waste generation throughout the entire life cycle of a product.
• Sharing Economy: Fostering collaborative consumption and shared use of products to optimize resource utilization.
• Biomimicry: Drawing inspiration from nature's designs and processes to create sustainable and regenerative solutions.

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‍How to embed this mindset in our day-to-day life?

Viridiana Bello shares with us some tips to be part of this cycle of the Green Revolution. Go with simple beginnings and a guided exploration to make a transformative impact. Learn more about daily habits in order to contribute to a collective movement towards positive change here.