Circular economy introduction
A circular economy eliminates waste, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.
As a consumption and production powerhouse, Asia has the potential to showcase the circular economy at scale.
China and India can play a fundamental role in transitioning towards the circular economy to create economic, societal, and environmental benefits.
Asia accounts for around 60% of the world’s population, and Asian countries have become global manufacturing hubs. The last two decades have seen China and India - Asia’s largest economies - experience rapid growth, urbanisation, and industrialisation alongside the associated negative environmental impacts. Studies we’ve conducted on both these economies show significant opportunities to create new value and economic growth from the transition towards a circular economycircular economyA systems solution framework that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. It is based on three principles, driven by design: eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature..
Published: 13th November 2018
China accounts for one-fifth of the world’s population and feeding that many people is everyone’s matter. For the simple fact of its scale, China plays an important role in the global food system. What it eats and how it eats has far-reaching implications for everybody.
During this studio session, we will discuss how entrepreneurial people in China are tackling the challenge of securing enough food for the many, while contributing to a more circular economy for food. The key to a better food future will be how we create resilient and circular companies and unite the efforts by the entrepreneurs in startups, corporates, and government organisations.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation works to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. We develop and promote the idea of a circular economy, and work with business, academia, policymakers, and institutions to mobilise systems solutions at scale, globally.
Charity Registration No.: 1130306
OSCR Registration No.: SC043120
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Ellen MacArthur Foundation ANBI RSIN nummer: 8257 45 925
The work of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation is supported by our Strategic Partners and Partners.