Nyersanyagkörforgás

Nyersanyagkörforgás, often translated as raw material circularity or resource circulation, refers to the management and flow of raw materials within an economic system with the goal of maximizing their value and minimizing waste. It is a key concept in the transition towards a circular economy. The core idea is to move away from the traditional linear "take-make-dispose" model towards a system where materials are kept in use for as long as possible, their lifespan is extended through repair, reuse, and remanufacturing, and then at the end of their useful life, they are recycled to recover valuable components and materials.

This approach emphasizes reducing the extraction of virgin resources, which can have significant environmental impacts such as habitat destruction, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. By prioritizing the recovery and reprocessing of existing materials, nyersanyagkörforgás aims to create more sustainable supply chains and lessen dependence on finite natural resources. It involves a complex interplay of design, production, consumption, and waste management strategies. Designing products for durability, modularity, and ease of disassembly are crucial initial steps. Furthermore, it requires robust infrastructure for collection, sorting, and recycling, as well as innovative business models that support product-as-a-service and take-back schemes. The ultimate objective is to create closed-loop systems where waste is minimized and materials are continuously cycled back into the economy.