Definition

A sustainable system where waste is avoided through the reuse, recycling and repair of products and materials.

Further reading
What is circular economy and why does it matter? - United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) [website]
What is a circular economy? - Ellen MacArthur Foundation [website]
Related

CE; circularity; circular procurement; cradle to cradle; Life Cycle Assessment (LCA); linear economy; resource recovery; upcycling; waste prevention

See also
Pollution
Waste crisis
Wellbeing economy
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Drafted by
Chris Graham
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TBC