Circular Climate

Sometimes people are surprised when the Circular Economy is mentioned in context of addressing our looming climate change problems.

Here [1] is a basic introduction to the answer.

I picked out these quotes:

"...the transition to renewable energy can only address 55% of emissions; the remaining 45% comes from producing..."

Although the exact percentages depend on complex measurements and so will vary - the key principle is vital.

"Today, the world produces over 2 billion tonnes of solid waste, and that’s expected to grow to 3.4 billion tonnes by 2050..."

The ways and amount we currently consume (esp in the richer countries) is a key underlying cause of climate change. And a regenerative Circular Economy offers a way to rethink that consumption.

 

[1]: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/10/7-surprising-facts-to-know-about-the-circular-economy-for-cop26/