In the previous article, we discussed the concept of the Circular Economy. Now, let’s take a look at the main guidelines and objectives of this topic.
The circular economy plan is guided by fundamental principles, such as: eliminating pollution and reducing the generation of waste and residues; regenerating the environment; and preserving the value of materials throughout their life cycle. These guidelines lead companies and consumers to recognize value and usefulness where before they saw only waste. The mindset shifts from “use and discard” to “use, reuse, and transform.”
The general objectives adopted by the circular economy practice are broad and also cover environmental, economic, and social spheres. Among them, the following stand out:
Create a regulatory and institutional environment favorable to the circular economy;
Reducing the use of natural resources and the generation of waste;
Promoting social and environmental responsibility in production chains.
Therefore, we understand that the circular economy is a system that seeks to decouple economic growth from the consumption of finite resources, promoting a transformation in the way we think and act towards a more sustainable future.
Source: National Circular Economy Plan – ENEC (National Circular Economy Strategy)
