Introduction to the Circular Economy

An Integral Dimension of Sustainable Development

The Old View• Before, production was considered to be a

linear process

• Inputs go in, and waste comes out

The Changing View• Production should not be a linear process, but

a circular one

• Reusing natural resources and regenerating natural capital is integral for SD

The Benefit of Going “Circular”• It is estimated that the total value of savings

of going “circular” is $700 billion world-wide

• In Egypt alone it could create billions of EGP in value

The Concepts Related to the Circular Economy

• The Circular Economy is based on several pillars, namely the following:– Waste is Food– Diversity– Renewable Energy– Systems Thinkins

Diversity• Why Diversity can be considered a Strength?

• How Diversity fits into the Circular Economy

Renewable Energy• Garbage as a Renewable Source of Energy

• Alternative sources of Energy to ensure a Circular Economy

Systems Thinking• Understating Systems Thinking

• ESD promoting Systems Thinking

HUSD and the Circular Economy• HUSD is always working to promote a

sustainable future

• The Institute of Applied Cradle to Cradle Design

Consumption• Reducing our consumption and our footprint

for the circular economy

• In this economy, consumption won’t matter

Small ways to move towards this economy

• Reducing waste

• Improving Recycling Methods

• Tackling major cultural issues

The Complexities of the Circular Economy• The complexity of systems

• The complexity of diversity

• The complexity of a revolving economy

The Workshops• There will be four workshops named:– Cradle to Cradle Systems– The Value of Waste– Efficiency in the Circular Economy– Education in Systems Thinking

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