INTRODUCTION

The aim

The aim of module 4 is to raise awareness of effective waste management techniques among employees of chambers of commerce, regional development agencies, local authorities, and centres for entrepreneurship development, with the focus on two activities: reusing and redistributing. Additionally, the RAW project will help foster symbiosis and cooperation between municipalities and entrepreneurs who are working to disrupt traditional waste-handling habits.

The objectives

This chapter focuses on the concepts of reusing and redistribution of goods and materials in business and manufacturing. The topic of waste management does not just focus on throwing out less but also on producing less and using the things we own to their full potential.

The rationale

The zero waste principle is a way of living that encourages the reuse and recycling of resources near the entire product life cycle. This can be applied to businesses. It aims to reduce costs and improve waste management practices in the production process. In terms of communities, the zero waste principle supports economic and social well-being as well as a cleaner environment.

The learning outcomes
In this chapter, you will learn the definition of reusing and redistribution in the topic of sustainable business and circular economy. You will learn what redistributed manufacturing, and the sharing economy is, and how these economy models relate to waste management.

You will also explore examples of companies following these definitions.

The duration of the course/study of this chapter:

Approximately 2h