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Circular economy
A system strategy that retains value, reduces waste and regenerates natural systems through repeated use and redesigned flows.
Definition
A system strategy that retains value, reduces waste and regenerates natural systems through repeated use and redesigned flows. Follow the related lesson to see how this term changes a system boundary or decision.
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Bioeconomy, circular economy and renewable carbon
Three overlapping lenses: one emphasizes biological resources, one value retention, and one the origin and circulation of carbon.
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References & further reading
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026). Sustainable and circular bioeconomy: glossary and key terms.Open source ↗