FASTIPS: An Introduction to the Circular Economy for Impact Assessment Professionals
January 2021
“FasTips No. 22: An Introduction to the Circular Economy for Impact Assessment Professionals” highlights the significance of incorporating circular economy principles into impact assessment (IA) practices. It emphasizes that transitioning from a traditional linear economy to a circular one involves designing out waste, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems. For IA professionals, this shift necessitates evaluating projects not only for their immediate impacts but also for their potential to contribute to resource efficiency and sustainability. By integrating circular economy concepts, practitioners can enhance the long-term environmental and economic benefits of proposed developments.
Want to align your impact assessments with circular economy principles? Download FasTips: Introduction to the Circular Economy for Impact Assessment Professionals for 10 key insights.
About FasTips Series
The IAIA FasTips series delivers practical tips in a fast format. When time is short, FasTips provide quick advice without the need for formal guidance.
Designed for impact assessment (IA) professionals, FasTips clarify common questions. While they help refine best practices, they do not replace the IAIA Best Practice Principles series.
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