An Evaluation on the Circular Economy Model and the Loops Design in the Context of Waste Management

Authors : Evren SAPMAZ VERAL

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Publication Date : 2023-01-31

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Abstract :The linear economy, which has gone further with the technological, social and economic developments after the two industrial revolutions, had very negative irreversible consequences on the environment. Our disposable lifestyles have transformed the planet into a ‘take-make- use and throw’ world, while the global resource use has increased rapidly. It is now much clearer that this business as usual linear economy model is not sustainable; besides, increasing population, welfare, inequality and consumption, demographic changes and demand on resources make this model even more unsustainable. Current estimates show that total global consumption has already exceeded 50% of the planet\`s self-renewal capacity. If nothing is done to rationalize the use of natural resources and to change those unsustainable production and consumption patterns, the situation that is already critical will continue to deteriorate further. Without compromising the needs of future generations, to turn the society into a one that can create more value with less natural resource input, a new economic system based on the use of raw materials, resources and renewable energy is almost a necessity. This study focuses on the ‘Circular Economy Model’, which has gained more importance nowadays and also supported by the European Union insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(EU);, China and many governments also; examines the model within the scope of waste management, along with the loops underlying the system and the design strategies.
Keywords : Atık Yönetimi, Döngüsel Ekonomi Modeli, Döngü Tasarımı, Tasarım Stratejileri

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