Kiertotalousmenetelmä

Kiertotalousmenetelmä, often translated as circular economy method, refers to a systemic approach to economic development designed to benefit businesses, society, and the environment. Unlike the traditional linear economy model of "take-make-dispose," the circular economy model focuses on retaining the value of products, materials, and resources for as long as possible, minimizing waste and pollution. This is achieved through a variety of strategies.

Key principles of the kiertotalousmenetelmä include designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems. This involves rethinking product design to prioritize durability, repairability, and recyclability. It also emphasizes the development of new business models, such as product-as-a-service, where customers pay for the use of a product rather than its ownership, incentivizing manufacturers to maintain and extend product lifespans.

Resource loops are central to the kiertotalousmenetelmä. This means that materials are either kept in circulation at their highest value through reuse and remanufacturing, or effectively recycled to recover their constituent materials. The aim is to create closed-loop systems where waste from one process becomes a resource for another. This transition requires innovation in materials science, manufacturing processes, logistics, and consumer behavior. Ultimately, the kiertotalousmenetelmä seeks to decouple economic growth from resource consumption and environmental degradation.