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Ways to Transition towards a Circular Economy
1. Consume Less
It is not just a question of individuals but as a collective, we must focus on better use of natural resources so that our future generations can also enjoy them. And this needs a behavioural change in both the producers and the consumers; innovation and changing demands are paramount. For example, you can try taking small steps by not using singleuse plastic; instead, get jute bags for groceries.
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2. Consume Better
Choose those versions of products that have been made sustainably and contribute towards the wages of deprived and marginalized communities. Do you know what else this contributes to? Preservation of community craft and wisdom that co-habited with other species, both plant and animal.
With the global rise in consumer awareness, brands are also focusing on sustainable production that minimizes waste and protects livelihoods at the same time.
3. Institutional Changes
A circular economy rests on the idea that products are built to last. This is not any one consumer’s task alone; this belongs to the entire system of manufacturing and consumption. It also falls on the policymakers to bring systemic changes by incentivizing the use of recycled materials and investing in infrastructure that facilitates this.
