Circular 101
Building shared understanding around the circular economy.
What is a Circular Economy?
A Definition
The circular economy is based on three principles: eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products, and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature.
Linear to Circular.
See the difference between a take, make, waste, linear economy vs a circular economy.
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How does the circular economy work?
The circular economy helps keep materials in circulation at the highest value for as long as possible.
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See examples of Washington Circular Economy in Action
Learn more about local circular economy solutions in Washington State.