What:
The value of the circular economy as a systems approach for effective cycling of materials and energy
Why:
There are different Possibilities for managing resources sustainably
The value of the circular economy as a systems approach for effective cycling of materials and energy
Why:
There are different Possibilities for managing resources sustainably
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What is the circular economy?
Mobile phones
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Click here to read about the Ellen MacArthur Foundation stance on mobile phone transition. Using a print out of the article, highlight the key changes to the cycling elements of materials and energy. (Also, keep in mind the work we did on e-waste too).
Click here for a 2017 Guardian Article on mobile phone development and the 'self healing screen'. How are Apple embracing the circular economy: https://www.greenbiz.com/article/apple-dials-its-circular-materials-aspirations To what extent financially will it benefit TNC's such as Apple and Samsung to make their products 'last longer?' 
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assessment
Outline two approaches - at differing scales - that have used the circular economy systems approach to address resource sustainability (3 + 3)
“The circular economy is the most effective way of planning resource use for the future”. Discuss the implications of this statement (10)