Sustainable
The traditional approach to waste management is to collect waste, transport it to a landfill, and bury it. This approach is linear, meaning that it takes resources, creates waste, and then discards that waste.
The circular economy is a new approach to waste management that aims to eliminate waste and pollution by keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible. This contrasts with the traditional linear economy, which sees products being made, used, and then disposed of.
There are many benefits to the circular economy, including:
- Reduced waste: A circular economy can help to reduce the amount of waste that is produced, which can help to protect the environment and conserve natural resources.
- Increased efficiency: A circular economy can help to increase the efficiency of resource use, which can save businesses money.
- New jobs: A circular economy can create new jobs in areas such as repair, refurbishment, and recycling.
- Waste management companies can play a key role in the transition to a circular economy. Here are some of the ways that waste management companies can contribute to the circular economy:
- Reduce waste: Waste management companies can help to reduce waste by providing recycling and composting services. They can also help to educate customers about how to reduce their waste.
- Reuse materials: Waste management companies can help to reuse materials by collecting and selling used materials. They can also help to create markets for recycled materials.