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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