GEMET
General
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Environmental
Thesaurus
circular material use
Definition

recycling, reuse, refurbishment and remanufacturing to reduce the generation of waste as well as the economy's dependence on extraction and imports of raw materials

Alternatives: CMU;
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Scope note

Minimises waste and resource extraction, improves resource efficiency, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to conserving biodiversity. Source:https://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/europes-circular-economy-still-in

Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/15357