kiertotalouskohteissa

Kiertotalouskohteissa refers to locations or facilities that are integral to the functioning of a circular economy. These are places where materials are kept in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them whilst in use, and then recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of each service life. This contrasts with the traditional linear economy model of "take-make-dispose."

Examples of kiertotalouskohteissa can include advanced recycling plants that process complex waste streams, remanufacturing centers that restore used products to a like-new condition, material recovery facilities that sort and separate valuable resources from waste, and repair workshops that extend the lifespan of consumer goods. Additionally, industrial symbiosis parks, where the waste or by-product of one company becomes a resource for another, also fit this description.

The primary goal of kiertotalouskohteissa is to minimize waste generation and resource depletion. They play a crucial role in closing material loops, facilitating the transition to a more sustainable and resource-efficient economic system. By enabling the reuse, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing, and recycling of materials and products, these sites contribute to reducing environmental impact, conserving natural resources, and creating new economic opportunities. These facilities are becoming increasingly important as societies and industries aim to decouple economic growth from the consumption of finite resources.