Circular economy
We are used to an economy based on a 'take-make-consume-throw away' pattern: this is the linear economy.
When we recycle, repair, share, or when a company buys a service rather than a product, we speak of a circular economy. It is much more than just waste management 2.0.
Didier Bourguignon from the European Parliamentary Research Service is here to answer three key questions on circular economy.
See also:
Our animated infographic on Circular Economy: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinkta...
Briefing on Chemicals and the circular economy: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinkta...
Briefing and a podcast on Plastics in a circular economy: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinkta...
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