Here at ALX Dog Walk, the best things in life come in circles! The sun, cozy dog beds and delicious round treats! Another brilliant thing is the circular economy, which is working to reduce waste and make the world greener.
What is the circular economy? Traditionally the economy is seen as a straight line. Resources are made, used and then disposed of. This results in us throwing away a staggering $10 billion of materials into landfills a year!
With a circular economy, resources are made, used and then recovered or recycled. These resources may be used again or repurposed into something new. That way, the same resources are kept in circulation for as long as possible.
A circular economy is great as it reduces waste, helps protect the environment, makes resources cheaper and lets us review how we produce and manufacture products. It’s a win-win for everyone!
What are people doing to push the circular economy forward? Commitment to the circular economy is growing all the time. Thirty-seven of the world’s largest brands and retailers have already committed to using recycled plastics in their packaging over the next decade. Research is also being carried out into the creation of bioplastics made out of organic products like algae, mushrooms and corn.
It’s an exciting time, and we can all play our part by purchasing from companies committed to furthering the circular economy!
Bark on!