‘Circular enterprise’ is a term that is being bandied about quite frequently these days. It is all about changing the way you think – and act.
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‘Circular enterprise’ is a term that is being bandied about quite frequently these days. It is all about changing the way you think – and act. In a circular economy, raw and other materials are reused and redeployed, thus closing the circle. The transition to a circular economy is imperative because we are running out of raw materials and really need to reduce our CO2 emissions.
The Dutch government aims for its economy to be circular by 2050 in order to achieve the set climate targets. The Netherlands’ neighbouring countries have also set goals for themselves in terms of circularity. Germany has been considered a pioneer of the circular economy for many years now, and aims to be fully circular by 2030.
But how does one start running one’s business in a circular manner in the horticulture industry? And how can you contribute to a circular economy? Switching from linear to circular thinking can be quite a challenge. We were all familiar with solutions such as closed water systems and biological pesticides, but there are also other ways in which the horticulture sector can contribute to a circular future.
Greenport Westholland has produced this short video explaining the term ‘circular economy’. It also examines the various ways in which a circular approach is already being adopted in horticulture, and what can be done to promote circularity.
We are collectively working towards the realisation of a circular future. Will you join us?