Circular economy

Alternative to linear economy.

Kenneth Boulding’s 1966 paper, The economics of the coming spaceship earth, is often cited as the origin of the circular economy concept.

– Degrowth, green energy, social equity, and circular economy

MacArthur concluded that our economic system is fundamentally flawed. Her foundation promotes three principles: eliminate waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use (e.g., “right to repair”), and regenerate natural systems.

– Degrowth, green energy, social equity, and circular economy

David Suzuki, in “Circular economy is too important to be co-opted by industry,” warns that Canadian corporations are “greenwashing” using circular economy jargon

– Degrowth, green energy, social equity, and circular economy