Have you been convinced that recycling and upcycling are enough to put an end to the surging waste stream? If so, why are environmental hazards and planetary crises still on the rise? Clearly, the long-established linear economic model of take-make-dispose is flawed. What's amiss is responsible recycling and the urgency to stop producing waste altogether.

A circular economy refers to an upgraded and sustainable production and consumption model that aims to prolong the lifecycle of a product and minimise the creation and spawning of waste. It is certainly a transition from a linear economy model that works on the principles of take-make-consume-discard with little or no concern for the adverse ecological footprint. What's more, the process puts the ratio of finite natural resources on the line.

On the other hand, the circular economy principles primarily focus on the three R's: reduce, reuse, and recycle. It is truly a sustainable practise that drives increased optimisation of resources, a major shrink in the utilisation of raw materials, and maximises recycling of wastes to give products a useful second life. Truth be told, the circular flow of economic activity is inspired by nature.

Besides, a circular economy model entails redesigning products into a more durable, reusable, and recyclable version. The process aims to recover resources at the end of a product's lifecycle and channel them back into production. Also, it is an initiative to rethink and change the mindset around consumerism.

Karo Sambhav, an acclaimed social enterprise in the country, is dedicated to making circular economy and sustainability a movement. The producer responsibility organisation brings responsible, sustainable, and tech-enabled waste management services to the forefront and accelerates transformative solutions at scale. The organisation implements a strategic policy approach, also known as EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility), motivating industries and manufacturers to take responsibility for maintaining and optimising a product's lifecycle.

Source : https://www.karosambhav.com/blogs/how-effective-is-the-sustainable-circular-economy-model