Introduction to theCircular
Economy
• Principles and Benefits
• Presented by: [Your Name]
• Date: [Date]
2.
What is theCircular Economy?
• • Alternative to the linear economy (take-
make-dispose)
• • Focuses on sharing, reusing, repairing,
refurbishing, and recycling
• • Creates closed-loop systems that minimize
waste
• • Supports sustainable development and
resource efficiency
3.
Key Principles ofthe Circular
Economy
• 1. Design Out Waste and Pollution: Prevent
waste during product design
• 2. Keep Products and Materials in Use: Reuse,
repair, recycle
• 3. Regenerate Natural Systems: Restore
ecosystems and use renewables
4.
Benefits of theCircular Economy
• • Environmental: Reduces pollution and
conserves biodiversity
• • Economic: Boosts innovation and reduces
material costs
• • Jobs: Creates green jobs in repair and
recycling
• • Supply Chains: Builds resilience through local
sourcing
• • Consumer: Provides sustainable product
choices
5.
Indian Companies UsingCircular
Economy
• • Tata Motors: Vehicle recycling and
remanufacturing
• • ITC Limited: WOW program for waste
recycling
• • Hindustan Unilever: Reusable and recyclable
packaging
• • Dalmia Cement: Uses fly ash and slag in
cement
• • Reliance Industries: R|Elan textiles from
recycled PET bottles
6.
Conclusion
• • Circulareconomy enables sustainable
growth
• • Reduces waste, saves resources, and
regenerates nature
• • Adopted by companies for environmental
and economic gains
• • Pathway to a greener and more resilient
future