Circular Economy and Environmental Conservation

By Mohammad Hassan Mohammad Al-Niami

In light of the increasing environmental challenges facing our planet, it has become clear that our current economic model, based on excessive consumption and depletion of natural resources, is no longer sustainable. An alternative must be found, and I believe that the circular economy model is the appropriate alternative because it is promising to enable us to redraw the map of our economy and transform it into a system that conserves natural resources and radically reduces waste.

It is a holistic approach that focuses on keeping resources in use for as long as possible.

Unlike the linear economy, which disposes materials after a single use, the circular economy prioritises reuse, repair, recycling and resource recovery. It has several benefits in more than one area.

Including environmental benefits:

it conserves natural resources by reducing the consumption of non-renewable natural resources such as oil, gas and minerals.

reduce pollution and harmful emissions, reduce biodiversity loss, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and mitigate the effects of climate change.

There are economic benefits:

such as creating new jobs by encouraging innovation and developing new technologies, which creates jobs in recycling and remanufacturing.

and to promote economic growth by stimulating investment in circular economy projects, which contributes to sustainable economic growth, reducing the costs of waste disposal and the purchase of new raw materials

and also, social benefits:

such as improving overall health by reducing exposure to harmful substances and improving air and water quality, hence creating more sustainable societies and promoting a culture of responsibility.

Applications of the circular economy:

The principles of the circular economy can be applied to various sectors, including:

In manufacturing, environmentally friendly materials are used to design reusable and recyclable products.

And in construction by using sustainable building materials and designing energy-efficient buildings.

It is also possible to apply sustainable agricultural techniques to reduce food waste.

also in the technology sector through the design of recyclable electronic products, such as reusing batteries.

The circular economy is a fundamental path towards a more sustainable future. It consists of eliminating waste, recycling materials, renewing natural systems, and creating a prosperous economy that is fully compatible with the environment.

it is one of the priorities of the environmental system to achieve sustainable economic growth, preserve the environment, and reduce pollution in accordance with the goals of Vision 2030, so let’s embrace the circular economy and work to create a world where wealth is valued, and waste becomes just a memory in the past.