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Planning for future developments and being open to progressive ideas The company’s forward-thinking approach helped them stay ahead of the competition.
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To improve a device or system by adding newer parts or better software. I decided to upgrade my laptop with a faster drive instead of buying a new one.
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To rescue or save materials from being destroyed or lost. We managed to salvage some copper wiring from the old construction site.
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To return resources to a system so they can be reused. Excess energy from the solar panels is fed back into the local power grid.
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Consisting of separate sections that can be swapped or replaced easily. This modular smartphone allows you to change the camera module yourself.
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Since the very beginning of a process. We knew from the outset that this project would be a huge challenge.
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A basic raw material or substance that is traded. Coffee is a major global commodity whose value changes every day.
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The flow of discarded items from a community or industry. Hazardous chemicals must be kept out of the municipal waste stream.
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A system where materials are kept in use indefinitely. In a circular economy, products are designed to be repaired rather than replaced.
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A completely new idea, method, or groundbreaking invention. The latest innovation in battery technology allows for much faster charging.
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Highly valuable elements like gold, silver, or platinum. Old circuit boards contain small amounts of precious metals that can be recovered.
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Facilities where used items are processed into raw materials. Most cities have specialized recycling plants to handle plastic and glass.
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A society where items are used briefly and then discarded. We must move away from a throwaway culture to protect the environment.
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The act of getting rid of items you no longer want. People need better instructions for disposing of products like old paint or batteries.
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Designing goods to break or become useless quickly. Many believe that smartphone makers use planned obsolescence to sell new models.
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The monetary cost of raw materials used in manufacturing. The rising price of resources is making electronics more expensive to produce.
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Converting trash into something functional again. Simple recycling of paper can save thousands of trees every year.
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Depositing garbage in a massive hole in the ground. Instead of using a landfill, the city now incinerates trash to produce energy.
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