circular economy
A circular economy is an economic model that aims to minimize waste and maximize the use of resources by promoting the continual use, reuse, and recycling of materials in a closed loop system, rather than a linear 'take-make-waste' approach.
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- carbon neutrality
- clean energy alternatives
- clean technology
- clean technology innovation and deployment
- climate action
- closed-loop systems
- cradle-to-cradle design
- decarbonization
- eco-friendly production
- education for sustainable development
- emissions reduction
- green chemistry
- green innovation
- greenhouse gas emissions reduction
- industrial symbiosis
- life cycle analysis
- net-zero emissions
- organizational sustainability
- product life extension
- product-service systems
- recycling
- renewable energy
- resource conservation
- resource efficiency
- sharing economy
- social responsibility
- supply chain optimization
- sustainability
- sustainable cities
- sustainable consumption
- sustainable development
- sustainable resource acquisition strategies
- waste management
- waste reduction
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