Objectives and Key Concepts of Resource Efficiency
Objectives of Resource Efficiency (RE)
- To reduce primary resource consumption to ‘sustainable’ levels, in keeping with achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and staying within the planetary boundaries
- To create higher value with less material through resource efficient and circular approaches.
- To minimize waste creation and loss of embedded resources at the end-of-life of products.
- To ensure security of material supply and reduce import dependence for essential materials.
- To create employment opportunities and business models beneficial to the cause of environment protection and restoration.
Key Concepts of RE
- Biotic and Abiotic Resources: Biotic resources are obtained from the biosphere (living and organic material) ....
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