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“An economy designed to regenerate itself”. According to Ellen MacArthur, founder of the foundation that takes her name, circular economy is a system in which all activities, starting from production, are planned so that even waste becomes a resource.
Circular economy goes beyond the concept of linear economy. If the latter is based on linear processes (take-make-waste), circular economy is conceived as an economic and productive circular model, based on three general principles:
In the EU, on average, every year:
Source: www.mite.gov.it
Circular economy requires a coordinated effort. Sustainability is one of the priorities on the EU’s agenda: the European Commission has presented the European Green Deal, that aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Michaela Castelli, Chairperson of Acea, together with other 110 business representatives, signed the manifesto of the ambitious Green Deal for Italy project for an advanced, carbon-free, and circular economy.
The future is circular. Each one of us can contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow. Are we ready to take this opportunity?
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