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What is the primary difference between linear economy and circular economy?
What is the primary difference between linear economy and circular economy?
- Linear economy promotes environmental conservation, while circular economy disregards environmental impact
- Linear economy emphasizes sustainable practices, while circular economy focuses on rapid consumption
- Linear economy follows a 'take-make-dispose' model, while circular economy aims to minimize waste and utilize resources efficiently (correct)
- Linear economy focuses on reusing materials, while circular economy focuses on constant production
What is a key principle of the circular economy?
What is a key principle of the circular economy?
- Minimizing waste and pollution (correct)
- Maximizing rapid consumption
- Promoting excessive resource extraction
- Encouraging single-use products
How does circular economy contribute to sustainable development?
How does circular economy contribute to sustainable development?
- By accelerating resource depletion and increasing waste generation
- By encouraging the use of non-renewable resources
- By promoting the efficient use of resources and reducing environmental impact (correct)
- By disregarding environmental concerns for economic growth
¿Cuál es un principio clave de la economÃa circular?
¿Cuál es un principio clave de la economÃa circular?
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¿Cuál es un ejemplo de economÃa lineal?
¿Cuál es un ejemplo de economÃa lineal?
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¿Cuál es un beneficio de la economÃa circular?
¿Cuál es un beneficio de la economÃa circular?
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Study Notes
Linear Economy vs Circular Economy
- The primary difference between a linear economy and a circular economy is the approach to resource management: linear economy is based on a "take, make, dispose" model, while circular economy is based on a "design, produce, reuse, recycle" model.
Key Principles of Circular Economy
- A key principle of the circular economy is designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems.
Contribution to Sustainable Development
- The circular economy contributes to sustainable development by reducing the consumption of resources, decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting the use of renewable energy.
Benefits and Examples
- An example of a linear economy is the fast fashion industry, which is based on a "take, make, dispose" model.
- A key benefit of the circular economy is reducing waste and pollution, which helps to protect the environment.
- Another benefit of the circular economy is promoting economic growth while reducing the consumption of resources.
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