A sustainable environment is capable of meeting the needs of the present while also being preserved in good condition for the benefit of future generations. As a result, natural resources should be used in a way that does not deplete them but rather keeps them safe. It should be the responsibility of every individual on this planet to fight for a sustainable environment, rather than just the institutions that have been established to oversee them. People have chosen us as stewards of the rest of the planet, and we must fulfill our responsibilities as stewards of the planet.
One method of accomplishing this is to strengthen the circular economy. Natural and non-renewable resources are being over-exploited, and this is intended to help mitigate the problem. The goal of this agenda is to maintain a sustainable environment through the efficient use of resources, such as reuse and recycling to help reduce the amount of waste produced. This does not imply a cessation of economic activity, but rather the efficient use of resources to achieve organizational goals while also protecting the environment in the process. This seeks for 100% recycling efficiency with zero-waste. Various stakeholders are seeking for the push of this economy and less of the linear type including political and consumer preferences, especially regarding packaging. It can be noted that European Union has taken this course of action very seriously and is enacting rules and regulations to oversee this.
The Paper Packaging Industry, for example, is a step in the right direction toward circulareconomies. Paper can be reused, recycled, and repurposed for a variety of other applications over and over again with 100% efficiency and they are biodegradable.
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External links
https://sphera.com/glossary/what-is-a-circular-economy/
https://www.sustain.ucla.edu/what-is-sustainability/
