The circular economy as a tool for achieving environmental sustainability

Abstract

Human well-being is closely related to the health and sustainability of the environment. People need clean air to breathe, fresh water to drink, and places to live free of toxic substances and hazards. There are many problems that hinder environmental sustainability, including environmental pollution from industrial production, carbon emissions and waste; inappropriate waste management; economic interests and disclaimers by companies and governments and individual behaviour and consumer habits. All these problems require systemic solutions and global coordination between governments, businesses and the public to ensure environmental sustainability and the preservation of natural resources for future generations. Thе publication analyses the concept of environmental sustainability and the circular economy as an approach to achieving it, as well as the relationship between increasing carbon dioxide emissions and the number of world populations.