The circular economy

In the "circular economy", products continue to be reused, refurbished and broken down so that parts and materials are used for as long as possible.

Published 17 March 2023

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Use this one-hour Headline lesson to help your students:

  • Understand what the circular economy is
  • Explore the effects of unsustainable production
  • Discuss how businesses can introduce more circular processes

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