Including the closely related term circular economy.
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… quantity of any greenhouse gas is the amount of carbon dioxide that would produce the equivalent global warming potential. Carbon Footprint A carbon footprint is the sum of all emissions (in CO2e), which were produced by an individual or organisation in a given time frame. Usually a carbon footprint is calculated for the time period of a year. Circular economy A circular economy is based…
… on the principles of designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems. Looking beyond the current take-make-waste extractive industrial model, a circular economy aims to redefine growth, focusing on positive society-wide benefits. (Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation) Climate Change Climate change is a large-scale, long-term shift in the planet's…
… carbon reduction initiatives below will be further developed as part of the wider emissions reduction plan and brought for political consideration as appropriate: Adopting a Circular Economy Approach to manage the Council’s Operational Estate: A circular economy approach will allow assets (equipment, plant, fabric, etc) which still have residual value to be identified, recovered and where…