Introduction to the Circular Economy
An Integral Dimension of Sustainable Development
The Old View• Before, production was considered to be a
linear process
• Inputs go in, and waste comes out
The Changing View• Production should not be a linear process, but
a circular one
• Reusing natural resources and regenerating natural capital is integral for SD
The Benefit of Going “Circular”• It is estimated that the total value of savings
of going “circular” is $700 billion world-wide
• In Egypt alone it could create billions of EGP in value
The Concepts Related to the Circular Economy
• The Circular Economy is based on several pillars, namely the following:– Waste is Food– Diversity– Renewable Energy– Systems Thinkins
Diversity• Why Diversity can be considered a Strength?
• How Diversity fits into the Circular Economy
Renewable Energy• Garbage as a Renewable Source of Energy
• Alternative sources of Energy to ensure a Circular Economy
Systems Thinking• Understating Systems Thinking
• ESD promoting Systems Thinking
HUSD and the Circular Economy• HUSD is always working to promote a
sustainable future
• The Institute of Applied Cradle to Cradle Design
Consumption• Reducing our consumption and our footprint
for the circular economy
• In this economy, consumption won’t matter
Small ways to move towards this economy
• Reducing waste
• Improving Recycling Methods
• Tackling major cultural issues
The Complexities of the Circular Economy• The complexity of systems
• The complexity of diversity
• The complexity of a revolving economy
The Workshops• There will be four workshops named:– Cradle to Cradle Systems– The Value of Waste– Efficiency in the Circular Economy– Education in Systems Thinking
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