Circular Economy
A circular economy shifts away from the linear model of “take‑make‑dispose” toward systems where resource extraction, consumption, waste generation, and environmental impact are minimized by closing loops of materials, energy, and goods.
Current economies generate large volumes of waste, polluting land and waterways. Many valuable materials are lost in landfill or incineration. There is often weak infrastructure for recycling, limited markets for recovered materials, low awareness, and regulatory or economic barriers to reuse and repair.
Our Approach
Climate Change Hub promotes circular economy principles by supporting waste reduction, material recovery, reuse, repair, and recycling. We collaborate with local government, industry, and communities to design reverse logistics, improve waste segregation, develop composting and organic waste valorization, and foster innovation in product design for durability and reuse. We help craft policies, incentives, and standards that make circular practices viable, and run awareness and training programs for businesses and households.
Impact & Opportunities
Transitioning toward circular economy models reduces resource extraction, energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and pollution. It can generate employment in recycling, repair, and secondary raw materials sectors; stimulate innovation in product design and material science; and deliver cost savings for businesses and consumers. Opportunities include creating markets for recycled materials, adopting eco‑design in manufacturing, developing digital platforms for sharing and reuse, integrating circularity into urban planning, and ensuring that circular systems are socially inclusive and just.