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The novelty of the circular economy

The novelty of the circular economy
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You are now becoming familiar with the concept of Circular Economy and you know that this new idea incorporates previous concepts such as recycling and reusing.

So, what is the novelty of the Circular Economy? Watch the video below that proposes another definition of circular economy and highlights the fact that in a circular economy we try to rethinking an entire economic framework, rather than specific and narrow parts of it.

Re-thinking Progress: The Circular Economy YouTube: Re-thinking Progress: The Circular Economy

Talking Point

Based on this video, try to update your list from the previous step, adding another innovative aspect of a circular economy.

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