Biodiversity can thrive through circular economy

According to the EllenMacArthur Foundation, 90% of biodiversity is lost due to the extraction of natural resources. It is important to transform the way we use, produce and consume our food and products. Circular economy can allow biodiversity to thrive if we eliminate pollution and waste, if we regenerate nature and circulate products and materials.

“In a circular economy, driven by design, waste and pollution are eliminated so these direct threats to biodiversity are reduced. For example, eliminating unnecessary plastics and re-designing plastic products to have value post-use (for reuse, recycling or composting) means they can circulate in the economy rather than being wasted and polluting the environment.”

Here is where wilderness areas are preserved and biodiversity can thrive.

New cotton farms and consumption can be decreased by extending the life of already existing cotton-clothing. If already existing products are put into the circular economy process, then the need for new extracted virgin-natural resources is decreased as well.

 

 

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