CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN THE EUROPEAN CONTEXT

 
Autor (i): Cosmin Viziniuc, Alexandru Taşnadi
 
JEL: A12
 
Cuvinte cheie: circular economy, linear development model, sustainable economic growth, secondary material resources, waste
 
Abstract:
The authors start from the present status of the linear development model that leads towards a deficit of resources, prices volatility, a growing volume of waste, pollution, and, in the end, climate changes. It is shown that the Europe 2020 Strategy regarding intelligent, sustainable and inclusive growth needs a transition towards a circular economy. This is based on the industrial system of recovery, waste disposal and obtaining subsidiary material resources.  In the authors’ vision, stimulating transition towards circular economy will increase the global competitiveness of E.U., will support sustainable economic development and will generate new jobs.  In the end of the article there are highlighted the main elements of the European Union action plan regarding circular economy, as well as the implementing measures. 
 
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