The circular economy - a viable alternative

The need to look beyond the linear industrial model often referred to as ‘Take, Make & Dispose’, is now well accepted even as we become painfully aware of its damaging effects upon our increasingly fragile world.

Thankfully, there is a much more sustainable approach growing in use, known as ‘The Circular Economy’. This is an alternative, more progressive approach that builds economic, natural and social capital through restoration and regeneration.

A circular economy focuses on maintaining the value of products, materials and resources through a combination of re-use, recycling and remanufacturing. As a result, the consumption of raw materials, and production of waste are significantly reduced or even eliminated.