Circular Economy

How it works

In the Circular Economy a product or material remains in use within the economy for as long as possible and then, when it reaches the end of its life cycle, it is either reused or recycled to produce new materials or new products.

Use

The product or material remains in use within the economy for as long as possible.

Reuse

At the end of its life cycle, it is reused wherever possible.

Recycling

Or it is recycled to produce new materials or new products.