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In a [[Circular Economy]], the value of products and materials is maintained for as long as possible. Within the circularity discussions both 'Closed' and 'Open' loops are referred to: | |||
* '''[[Closed Loop Recycling]]''' (where the recycled material is used to make another product in the same category i.e. plastic water bottles being used to make new plastic bottles) | |||
* '''[[Open Loop Recycling]]''' (where recycled material is used in a different application in a different product i.e. plastic water bottles being used to make fleeces and sleeping bags) | |||
Revision as of 12:01, 4 January 2022
In a Circular Economy, the value of products and materials is maintained for as long as possible. Within the circularity discussions both 'Closed' and 'Open' loops are referred to:
- Closed Loop Recycling (where the recycled material is used to make another product in the same category i.e. plastic water bottles being used to make new plastic bottles)
- Open Loop Recycling (where recycled material is used in a different application in a different product i.e. plastic water bottles being used to make fleeces and sleeping bags)