Tag: #ISO
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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life cycle of your phone would be raw materials are extracted, the phone is manufactured, you use it, and once it’s outdated or broken, it’s discarded, contributing to…
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Climate Change: ISO 9001: 2015: Clause 4.1 and 4.2
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“Waste is Design Flaw”: Sophie Thomas Introduction Life is unpredictable. Many things are happening around us and we do not have any control. Nature also plays an important role in our well-being. As long as Mother Earth is predictable, we know what to do and what not. But when nature becomes unpredictable, it creates chaos…
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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…
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Difference Between Circular and Linear Economy
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“Every day is Earth Day”: Unknown Introduction When a new shirt is purchased, it is used at the marriage party. After using it effectively, it is generally worn when a person is going to the nearby market. Later on, it is worn in the night. Once it is not for use, it is either gifted…