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EconomySwitching to a
CIRCULAR
The Linear Model The Circular Model
Linear Vs Circular Economy
Repair
Extraction
Manufacturing
Disposal
Take Make Toss Reuse
RemanufactureRecycle
Materials in aLinear Economy
Materials in aCircular Economy
Technical amp biological nutrients aremixed together making high
quality recovery difficult
Technical nutrientsare separated and
recirculated as highquality resources
Biological nutrientsre-enter the
biosphere andincrease natural
capital
Why Switch to a Circular Economy
Imagine an economy
By 2030
Linear = Status Quo
Where waste from one industrybecomes resource for another
Is powered by renewableenergy
And new business models basedon collaboration and sharing arise
Ignoring and workingagainst nature
Working with and learningfrom nature
That exacerbatesclimate change effects
Adding to growingamounts of waste
Is still stuck on fossilfuels
Imagine an economy
Generated by 85 billion people living with growinginequality [1]
That restores theenvironment and minimizesnegative impacts
Circular = A New Way
How do we make the switch
Business ModelInnovation
New DesignPhilosophies
Emphasis on Services Eg Cell phone contractsmodular carpets lights [2]
Design for Recovery
Design for Disassembly
Design for Repair
Incorporate recycled materials
An EnergyTransition
FOR RENT
to one that efficientlyuses regenerative sourcesthat preserves naturalcapital
Switching from an economyfueled by wasteful extraction ofnon-renewable energy sourcesthat harm the environment
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Next Life Sales Eg Used book stores thrift stores
Product Transformation Eg Food waste into animal feed [4]
Access over OwnershipEg Car-shares tool
libraries [3]
Getting On Board
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is aregistered charity with the aim ofinspiring a generation to re-think re-design amp build a positive future throughthe framework of a circular economy[5]
Global Partners
Many major companies areembracing the circular economy shiftby partnering up with the EllenMacArthur Foundation
Want to see ideas of circular economies in action Check out our sharing economy infographic
Follow Us onVisit wwwrcbcca and download theRecyclepedia App or call the Recycling Hotline Lower Mainland (604)-RECYCLE (732-9253) Toll-Free 1(800)-667-4321
Sources
[1] World population projected to reach 85 billion by 2030- httpunsdnorgworld-population-projected-to-reach-8-5-billion-by-2030
[2] Interface Carpets Mission - httpwwwinterfacecomCAen-CAaboutmission
[2] Philips How to Transition to a Circular Economy httpwwwtheguardiancomsustainable-businessinteractivehow-to-transition-to-a-circular-economy-infographic
[3] Recycling Council of BC The Sharing Economy Infographic
[4] Enterra Feed -httpwwwenterrafeedcom
[4 The Ellen MacArthur Foundation - httpwwwellenmacarthurfoundationorgcircular-economy
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