The document compares linear, reuse, and circular economies. A linear economy involves extracting raw materials which are used for production and manufacturing, then consumed with non-recyclable waste left over. A reuse economy adds recycling to the linear model to reuse materials. A circular economy closes the loop completely by designing out waste and making recycling and reuse intrinsic to the production process.
The document compares linear, reuse, and circular economies. A linear economy involves extracting raw materials which are used for production and manufacturing, then consumed with non-recyclable waste left over. A reuse economy adds recycling to the linear model to reuse materials. A circular economy closes the loop completely by designing out waste and making recycling and reuse intrinsic to the production process.
The document compares linear, reuse, and circular economies. A linear economy involves extracting raw materials which are used for production and manufacturing, then consumed with non-recyclable waste left over. A reuse economy adds recycling to the linear model to reuse materials. A circular economy closes the loop completely by designing out waste and making recycling and reuse intrinsic to the production process.