Circular Economy

Apparently 15% of Australians are familiar with the term “circular economy” but luckily you don’t need to know its name to be a part of it! 

The core concept of the circular
economy: keeping valuable resources circulating and out of landfill.

The Problem

The traditional linear economy of the world uses resources and creates waste at a rate that is estimated to be 1.7 times what the earth can support on a long term basis. 

This means it now takes the Earth one year and eight months to regenerate what we use in a year. A circular economy is an alternative to the linear economy, where all materials are treated as precious resources, with nothing thrown away. We use products for as long as possible, and then recover the materials at the end of life. 

In this model anything that goes to landfill is a waste of valuable resources.

What can you do?

Although the term "circular economy" might  be unfamiliar, the good news is that many Australians are actively choosing sustainable options in their everyday lives. If you are opting for reusable shopping bags and coffee cups, avoiding single use plastics, making purchases with longevity in mind, and are actively seeking out reusable and recycled packaging then you're part of the circular economy!

It is important to support all stages of the circular economy. Check out the top actions you can take today:

List of Services

Corporate Changemakers 

Advocacy Partners


More Actions You Can Take

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