Explore the concept of circular economy as a solution to the climate crisis and a driver for innovation and sustainability in this 16-minute TEDx talk. Discover how transitioning to a circular economy can preserve the planet for future generations while offering significant business opportunities. Learn about strategies for keeping materials and products in use, decoupling growth from resource consumption, and regenerating natural systems. Examine real-world examples, including phone refurbishment and remanufacturing, and understand the additional benefits of adopting circular economy principles. Gain insights into circular inputs, product use extension, maintenance, recycling, sharing platforms, and resource recovery. Be inspired to take courageous steps towards building a more sustainable future through the circular economy approach.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
What you may not know
Current linear economy
The circular economy
Keep materials and products in use
Decouple growth from resource consumption
Regenerate natural systems
Circular inputs
Product use extension
Maintenance
Phones
Phone refurbishment
Remanufacturing
Recycling
Sharing platforms
Resource recovery
Additional benefits
Whats next
Be courageous
Taught by
TEDx
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