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Unpacking the Circular Economy - Beyond Just Recycling: The Circular Shift to Regenerative Systems


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Thinking recycling is enough? Your current understanding of sustainability is about to be shattered. 


Join Host Dr. Sama A in this essential episode, Unpacking the Circular Economy - Beyond Just Recycling, as we dive into The Circular Shift: From Linear Waste to Regenerative Systems. Our current linear 'take, make, waste' economy is failing. We extract over 100 billion tons of materials annually, yet only 7.2% finds its way back into use. It's time to urgently upgrade your knowledge to truly keep resources in play.


In this deep dive, you will explore:

The Cost of Linear Thinking: Gulf nations generate over 120 million tons of solid waste annually, with nearly 70% going to landfills. We can't recycle our way out of this; we must redesign the system.  From Waste to Wealth: Learn how entrepreneurs like BEEAH Group in Sharjah and ReCircle in India are building new circular infrastructure.  The Remanufacturing Revolution: Discover how component harvesting, extended warranties, and "printing-as-a-service" models (like HP's) are fighting back against electronic waste.  Policy Power: We examine the scaffolding behind progress, including India's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the UAE’s Circular Economy Policy 2031.


The circular shift isn't just theory it’s an economic opportunity that could unlock $4.5 trillion in benefits by 2030.

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circular economy , regenerative systems , waste reduction , sustainable business , industrial symbiosis , circular agriculture , eco-innovation , environmental impact , green economy , sustainable development

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