Moving towards a circular economy
Circular economy A circular economy (see Figure 9.4) aims to use resources for as long as possible, draw the maximum value from them while in use, then recover and regenerate their components for reuse at the end stage of their service life.44 It is based on the principles of 'designing out' waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems.45 |
Figure 9.4: The circular economy keeps resources in use for as long as possible
Source: Based on Government of Ontario (2017)46
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- Embedding the circular economy in policy
- Catalysing change through government procurement
- Improving accountability for product stewardship
- Implementing the Product Stewardship Review recommendations
- Transforming Australia's local recycling industry
- Guiding the infrastructure industry towards circularity
- Increasing opportunities for processing and recovering organics