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circularity

circularity

7.0
How much a product keeps materials in use by repair, reuse or recycling
  • noun
  • /sɜrˈkjulərɪti/
  • Specialized
translation icon : circularidad
  • And also big strategic goals, which for me the biggest ones involve circularity, plant based fabrics and size expansion.

So there's a, a circularity here that is a different kind of circularity than that of the entire process.

Examples

  • And, and what of the fashion brands are looking to change with regards to circularity and recycling and actually make that happen.

  • In the circular economy, circularity is vital for ensuring that resources are reused efficiently and effectively.

  • So there's a, a circularity here that is a different kind of circularity than that of the entire process.

  • It looks for that circularity that I've described in this little chapter, tracks the symbols.

  • As long as criteria of necessity are not established, however (and Eco does not suggest any), the argument suffers from circularity.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Many companies are focusing on circularity to reduce waste and promote sustainability in their production processes.

  • The concept of circularity emphasizes the importance of recycling materials to minimize environmental impact.

How Circular

remanufacturing
  • Specialized
5.3
circularity
  • Specialized
7.0
recycling
33 1.8
to reuse
44 2.3

Surface Forms

circularity singular
circularities plural

Morphology

circularity = circular (semi-transparent) = circle + ar + ity

The morphological formation is regular, but the sense here is a specialized, metaphorical/technical concept in sustainability and circular economy which may not be obvious from everyday 'round' meaning.

Etymology

Circularity is also used for the idea of keeping materials moving in a closed loop, like a circle that goes round and round, so in business it means designing products so things can be reused, repaired, or recycled.