Tag: circularity
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Understanding the 17 Sustainable Development Goals: A Roadmap to a Sustainable Future
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“Sustainable development is the peace policy of the future.” – Dr Klaus Topfer Introduction We drink RO (Reverse Osmosis) water because it provides a highly purified form of water, removing contaminants and impurities that might be present in tap or untreated water. However, the sustainability of RO systems is a growing concern, especially in the…
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Building a Sustainable Future: The 6 Core Principles of the Circular Economy
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“Only when the last tree is cut down, the last fish eaten, and the last stream poisoned, you will realise that you cannot eat money.” – Cree Indian Proverb Introduction A gardener must understand how different plants, soil, water, and sunlight interact to create a thriving ecosystem. Each element in a garden (like pollinators, soil…
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Circular Economy: The Foundation of Sustainability: Balancing Economy, Society, and Environment
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“Sustainable development is the development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”: Gro Harlem Brundtland, Our Common Future (The Brundtland Report), 1987 Introduction When we think about a family outing to a movie, there are 3 important ingredients. The first is a good movie, the…
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Navigating the Circular Economy: How ISO 59000 Series Drives Sustainability
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“The essence of the circular economy is to redefine the way we consider growth”: Unknown. Introduction Imagine you own a smartphone. In a linear economy, the typical life cycle of your phone would be raw materials are extracted, the phone is manufactured, you use it, and once it’s outdated or broken, it’s discarded, contributing to…
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Why All 3R Are Critical to a Circular Economy
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“Waste is Design Flaw”: Sophie Thomas Introduction Life is a remarkable journey, filled with myriad experiences, emotions, and lessons. One of the fundamental truths about life is its impermanence. People come and go, circumstances change, and nothing remains the same forever. Instead of resisting this impermanence, we can learn to embrace it. By acknowledging the…