In this episode, we dive into the concept of the circular economy, exploring how it differs from the traditional linear model and why it’s essential for a sustainable future. From understanding the role of design in extending product lifecycles to discovering innovative companies like Loop by Terracycle and Herman Miller, we highlight real-world examples of circularity in action.
Key differences between the linear and circular economies:
- Linear Economy: Us humans have adopted a linear approach that maximizes profits without paying the true costs. (Short term profit, no real thought of the long term implications)
- Circular Economy: Nature shows us the way with a circular approach, where everything goes back into the earth to feed the next cycle, maximizing the life cycle of products. (There is a )
- Linear Economy: Waste equals waste.
- Circular Economy: Waste equals food for the next step in the cycle.
- Linear Economy: Design prioritizes customer needs, usability, and appealing packaging.
- Circular Economy: Design prioritizes recycling, easy repair and replacement of components, and ultimately, a product's full lifecycle.
Links from the episodes:
The Story of stuff by Annie Leonard
The Shitthropocene | Full Film | Welcome to the Age of Cheap Crap
KEY TAKE AWAY
“The circular economy reimagines waste as a resource, driving sustainability by keeping products and materials in use and regenerating nature.”
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