What is Circular Economy?

Looking beyond the current take-make-waste extractive industrial model, a circular economy aims to redefine growth, focusing on positive society-wide benefits. It entails gradually decoupling economic activity from the consumption of finite resources, and designing waste out of the system. Underpinned by a transition to renewable energy sources, the circular model builds economic, natural, and social capital. It is based on three principles:

• Design out waste and pollution

• Keep products and materials in use

• Regenerate natural systems

(Reference - Ellen Macarthur Foundation)

Resources

Report by The Circular Jobs Initiative finds the circular economy will benefit from social enterprises becoming better integrated and more widespread.