Overview

In the linear economy, raw natural resources (virgin material) are taken, transformed into products and get disposed of. On the opposite, a circular economy model aims to close the gap between the production and the natural ecosystems, cycles on which humans ultimately depend upon. This means, on one hand, eliminating waste, composting biodegradable waste or, if it is a transformed and non biodegradable waste, reusing, remanufacturing and finally recycling it. On the other hand, it also means cutting off the use of chemical substances which is a way to help regenerate natural systems and betting on renewable energy.