Including the closely related term circular economy.
… vehicles. Purchasing, Supply and Consumption • Enable people to make sustainable purchasing choices; • Support and encourage local purchasing and the development of local supply chains; • Promote and encourage new business models focused around the ‘circular economy’; • Develop standards and the commitment to sustainable procurement in both the public and private sectors…
… greenhouse gases is made in order to compensate for emissions made elsewhere. Carbon offsets are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalent (CO2e). One tonne of carbon offset represents the reduction of one tonne of carbon dioxide or its equivalent in other greenhouse gases. We will explore the opportunities to offset using our land and assets. We have agreed to embrace the circular economy…
…, which is an alternative to a traditional linear economy (make, use, dispose) in which we keep resources in use for as long as possible, extract the maximum value from them whilst in use, then recover and regenerate products and materials at the end of each service life. As well as creating new opportunities for growth, a more circular economy will: https://en.wikipedia.org…
… in the future. Help reduce the environmental impacts of our production and consumption in both the UK and abroad. Practically that means an economy where products, components and materials are designed and made for reuse, refurbishment, recycling and safely returning materials to the planet. Promoting the circular economy should be an important part of our action plan going forward. We should…
…=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj2hYX_-rvhAhVOrxoKHRixAioQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=http://www.spthree.com/2018/11/05/circular-economy/&psig=AOvVaw0FZF1Lu1FRdnHypJLXS189&ust=1554657038301737 East Devon District Council Climate Change Strategy 2020 - 2025 19 All Councillors, managers and staff are responsible for implementing the Strategy and ensuring that Council policies, decisions…