In recent years, it is no longer new for companies to seek sustainable ways of doing business, consumer demand for environmentally friendly products has increased significantly, and green living has become a reality.

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Correct understanding of sustainability

At the 2005 World Summit on Social Development, three pillars of sustainable development were identified as economic development – social development – environmental protection.

When mentioning the term “sustainability,” it is important to define the sector you are talking about.

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We also need to be clear about who benefits from sustainability efforts.

Experience

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Above all, many people believe that a sustainable lifestyle can only be achieved through trade-offs.

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And because everyone’s situation is different, there’s no one way to live sustainably that’s perfect for everyone.

The circular economy and the future of recycled materials

As we enter the third decade of the millennium, global waste generation is one of the most pressing problems of our time.

Plastic People’s recycled interior materials from plastic waste.

Recyclable materials are becoming increasingly diverse.

Waterproof shoes made from coffee grounds from the Rens brand.

ShrimpTex is a biomaterial made from food waste such as seafood shells and coffee grounds.

Another way for companies to become more sustainable is to adopt a circular economy.