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WHAT IS THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY?

As consumers, it’s important to recognise that every purchase we make has an
impact. We are now consuming 100 billion tonnes of materials every year. The
increasing global population has meant the demand for goods has risen, too, from
clothing to homewares and anything in between.

According to the UN, between 2000 and 2019 our consumption of products rose by
more than 65%. That’s 95.1 billion metric tonnes of stuff.

Aside from the immediate impact to your wallet, every item has been manufactured
with varying impacts to the environment. Then, once you’re done with it, many
items will go into landfill or a facility as trash – never to be used again.

That’s where the circular economy comes in.


WHAT IS A CIRCULAR ECONOMY?

Think about the way we, as customers, typically consume. We purchase, use, and
throw away items all the time. Unfortunately, these items are not always
manufactured sustainably.

The meaning of a circular economy is re-thinking the process to make our
consumption more sustainable, both at the manufacturing step as well as after
the purchase. It’s end to end.

In simple terms, if manufacturers make items more durable and reusable, and
consumers are mindful about how to reuse or pass on their items, we can all
contribute to a circular economy.

Think of it like an ecosystem – a product is made sustainably, is used by the
customer, then incorporated back into the economy through finding a new owner,
repurposing, or recycling to keep the product and its materials alive.

So a circular economy aims to reduce the environmental impact of production and
consumption. Simple, right? Maybe.


3 KEY PRINCIPLES OF THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Phase out pollution and waste

Instead of doing things how they’ve always been done, which negatively impacts
the environment, a circular economy phases out processes that are harmful to
health and nature.

Recycle, reuse, repurpose

An important part of the circular economy is choosing what to do with the items
that have already been manufactured.

A circular economy focuses on keeping items in use for as long as possible,
whether that’s through improving their durability, reuse, repair, refurbishment,
or recycling the materials to be repurposed in other products. For example,
instead of throwing out an item that could be easily repaired, take the time to
fix it so you can continue using it rather than contributing to landfill.

Renewable resources

This one speaks for itself. A circular economy incorporates using renewable
energy rather than fossil fuels, creating a regenerative ecosystem.


THE BENEFITS OF A CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Having a more circular economy in Australia can affect us all in a more positive
way.


IT CAN COST US LESS

There are two big wins here.

If items are made to last, our throwaway culture will start to see some changes.
There’ll be less need to pop out to the shop to replace a faulty item that
you’ve just chucked in the bin. Instead, it’ll work for longer and you’ll be
more likely to repair a quality item.

The second win is second-hand shopping. Instead of buying brand new items,
shopping second-hand is cheaper and it’s great for the environment. You can also
utilise Buy Nothing groups in your local community to gift and receive things
that are still in perfect working order – they’re just not needed any more.


OPENS UP NEW OPPORTUNITIES

While some jobs might become unnecessary there is a huge opportunity for new
jobs in fields like recycling and repairs. With new ways of doing things,
there’ll be spaces to innovate – like how to repurpose materials.

Helps with climate change and protects the environment

Reducing our usage and incorporating renewable resources into the circular
economy can reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 39% (World Resources
Institute). Plus, the longer that items are used rather than thrown away the
less they need to be manufactured.

Cutting out unnecessary waste and resources is a great step towards reducing the
negative impact on climate change.


FAIRER SYSTEM FOR PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE

Focusing on the production process to make goods more durable and reliable is
key to helping the bottom dollar for those on lower income.

These customers would be able to access better quality goods, costing them once
at the checkout rather than multiple times within the same period.

It’s kind of like what Terry Pratchett wrote in Men at Arms with the boot
analogy – being able to spend the extra money on quality boots would keep a
man’s feet dry for 10 years, while the cheaper pair would wear twice as fast in
that time to end up costing more in the long run. But in this case, we’d have
the quality goods from the start.

How can you help as a consumer?

The Circularity Report 2021 states that, globally, our circular impact on the
economy is only at 8.6%.

While we may not be there yet, there are small things that we can do to help.

A good start is to repurpose items that are still salvageable, such as upcycling
an old chest of drawers that need a new coat of lacquer. Sell your unwanted
items to not only make some extra cash but give others an opportunity to access
second-hand alternatives.

If you’re buying something brand new, take a second to think about whether the
item that you’d like to purchase could be bought second-hand. Perhaps there’s a
cheaper alternative that’s in great condition.

These small acts can make a huge difference.


You can find a huge range of quality second-hand items on our online shop or at
your local store. With knowledgeable staff on-hand to help and a 90-day warranty
on most items, you’ll find what you need with confidence. 


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