In our current economy, we take materials from the Earth, make products from them, and eventually throw them away as waste \u2013 the process is linear. In a circular economy, by contrast, we stop waste being produced in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The circular economy is based on three principles, driven by design:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is underpinned by a transition to renewable energy and materials. A circular economy decouples economic activity from the consumption of finite resources. It is a resilient system that is good for business, people and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The circular economy is a systems solution framework that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n