How does science contribute to the circular economy?

melaniejs · « **on:** 06/03/2020 16:33:10 »

Geoff asks:

How does science contribute to the circular economy and why do we need a circular economy?

Anyone have any thoughts?

chris · « **Reply #1 on:** 08/03/2020 12:09:21 »

The point of a circular economy is that you design materials from the get-go with their end-of-life in mind.

Hitherto, we have given precious little thought to what to do with things when they break or are no longer useful. As a result, we end up trying to retrofit a recycling plan to products once they have already accumulated into a problem.

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How does science contribute to the circular economy?

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How does science contribute to the circular economy?

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