The theoretical background and practical application of the circular economy
The transition to a circular economy became a policy priority of the European Union. The circular concept replaces the linear “take-make-waste” approach of the last 250 year’s industrialism. It eliminates the notion of waste, products are reused and recycled by end of their used instead of being discarded. This lecture gives insight into the theoretical background of the circular economy and introduces practical solutions of the circular transition.