circular economy
Definition | Source | References |
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A regenerative system in which resource input and waste, emission, and energy leakage are minimized by slowing, closing, and narrowing material and energy loops. This can be achieved through long-lasting design, maintenance, repair, reuse, remanufacturing, refurbishing, and recycling. |
Global assessment (1st work programme) | Geissdoerfer et al., 2017 |
model of production and consumption, which involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible. In this way, the life cycle of products is extended |
Invasive alien species assessment | European Parliament, 2015 |