War On Waste - A Circular Economy For Waste

Students explore the concept of a circular economy as a way of addressing the waste crisis. They begin by reviewing their understanding of waste and think about who is responsible for dealing with waste: governments, producers or consumers? They are then introduced to the National Waste Policy 2018 and the concept of a circular model of the economy. They then examine the National Waste Policy 2018, focusing on the five principles identified in the document for addressing waste management, recycling and resource recovery in a circular economy. Students use these principles to analyse companies which claim to operate within a circular economic model and share their findings with the class.