🌍 Club Leaf Climate Corner: Linear is so last year. Time for a circular economy.

Hey there! Have you ever heard of the circular economy?

It’s a concept that’s gaining more and more attention these days, and for good reason. In this blog, We’ll give you a brief overview of what the circular economy is and why it’s important.

It’s all about the many R’s

The circular economy is a way of doing business that minimizes waste and maximizes resource use. Instead of the traditional linear “take-make-waste” model, the circular economy is designed to keep resources in use for as long as possible. This means that products are designed for repair, reuse, and recycling, and waste is seen as a valuable resource that can be used to create new products.

Working better with what we have, for the environment, business and for people

So, why is this important? There are a few key reasons:

First, the circular economy is better for the environment. By reducing waste and maximizing resource use, we can reduce the strain on our planet’s finite resources and minimize the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. This helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve energy, and protect our natural resources.

Second, the circular economy is good for business. By creating a closed loop of resource use, companies can reduce their dependence on raw materials and cut costs by using waste as a resource. This also creates new business opportunities, as companies look for ways to create value from waste.

Finally, the circular economy is good for people. By reducing waste, conserving resources, and creating new business opportunities, the circular economy has the potential to create new jobs, improve quality of life, and boost local economies.

Our favourite circular designed product right now? These cool Soop soap bars made from old coffee granules!

So there you have it – the circular economy in a nutshell! If you want to learn more about this exciting and important concept, check out a hub near you! Find out more about circularity at Ellen McArthur Foundation.

We love finding circular product designs that help us to live a more sustainable life. See any cool things? Send them our way @clubleafworld on instagram! For more tips - check out the Club Leaf app.