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Decent Work & Economic Growth

UNESCO Green Citizens

Understand Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth (Primary)

UN Sustainable Development Goals | Decent Work and Economic Growth (8)

What is the Circular Economy

What if, when we make something new, we also consider how it can be unmade when it’s no longer of use? Can the materials be separated and repurposed? Can some or all of it biodegrade? How do we keep it from polluting our oceans or contributing to landfills? Can we plan for a product’s entire lifecycle as a part of its design? “There’s a world of opportunity to re-think and re-design the way we make stuff.” This is a concept called The Circular Economy.

Economics in Plain English: What is money?