tarbimistsüklis
Tarbimistsüklis is an Estonian term describing the consumption cycle—the series of stages through which goods and services pass from acquisition to use and eventual disposal, including the material and energy flows involved. In sustainability discourse it is used to analyze how consumer behavior, product design, and waste management interact within the broader system of resource use.
The word combines tarbimine, meaning consumption or usage, with tsüklis, meaning in the cycle. The concept emphasizes
In practice, tarbimistsüklis informs policy and business decisions aimed at reducing environmental impact. It supports design
In academic and policy contexts, tarbimistsüklis is often discussed alongside circular economy indicators, material footprint assessments,