Circular economy
Circular economy is an economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources. When thinking about transforming society into a circular economy, ideas of a just transition are also important. This is needed to reduce inequalities within and between countries, to ensure that noone is left behind.
Video credits: Heinrich-Boll Stiftung Washington, DC, published on Feb 14, 2017
Video credits: TED, published on Jun 5, 2018
Now answer the following questions in the comments:
1. Do you think it is possible for countries to transform their economies circular?
2. How can we, as individuals, make this more possible?
3. How can we make this transition fair to workers?
The Story of Stuff Project - www.storyofstuff.org
Truth about Recycling - https://www.5gyres.org/truth-about-recycling
1. Do you think it is possible for countries to transform their economies circular?
it’s only a matter of will and power…
2. How can we, as individuals, make this more possible?
by collaborating, setting aside our differences and taking the time to do so…
3. How can we make this transition fair to workers?
by asking their opinions and understanding they are part of the solution
1. Yes. It is possible for countries to make that shift if there is a will.
2. Individuals can the transition much more possible through advocacy, community sensitization and stakeholder engagement.
3. Provision of alternative can be the most fairest gesture to the workers.
1- Probably it is difficult for ONE country alone to transform ‘its’ economy because in reality a big part of this economy is ‘subcontracted’ to countries like China.
2- We can apply the ‘RRR’ principles to our personal life, and boycott certain enterprises. But a change of system will not come only from small personal changes.
3- Making them participate in such decisions and thinking about how to use their skills in new professions and activities.