15 years: Circular economy strategist
In this video, Connor Hill continues discussing the circular economy and explains the waste hierarchy and the 8 stages of circularity.
In this video, Connor Hill continues discussing the circular economy and explains the waste hierarchy and the 8 stages of circularity.
16 mins 25 secs
The circular economy aims to reduce overconsumption and resource depletion by promoting the reuse, repair, and recycling of products and materials. In order to transition to a circular economy, it is very important to consider our consumption habits and the lifecycle of products. This can be illustrated using the waste hierarchy triangle and the 8 stages of circularity. It is the collective responsibility of companies, communities, and governments to help achieve this transition.
Key learning objectives:
Understand the role of the circular economy in addressing overconsumption and resource depletion
Understand the waste hierarchy triangle
Understand the 8 different stages of circular economy
The circular economy is a system that aims to move products and materials from point A to point B and then back to point A, enabling their repeated use and reducing the reliance on virgin resources - unlike the current linear economy which has led us to this point of overproduction and consumption.
Circle of life : How organic matter is returned to the biological cycle through the nutrient cycle, contributing to soil fertility and ecosystem health.
Circle of stuff : Refers to human-made products and the challenges associated with their disposal
The waste hierarchy is introduced as a framework for prioritising waste management strategies. Refusing unnecessary consumption and reusing existing products are presented as the first steps. Refurbishing and repairing products are encouraged, followed by reselling and only as a last resort, recycling. Landfill and incineration are discouraged due to the loss of materials from the circular value chain.
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