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10 Ways to Invest in a Circular Economic Market [Download Our Infographic]
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By Sarah Carlson, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC® |
In our previous blog, we discussed what climate change means for our financial and environmental decisions. Today, we'll explore investing in circular economic opportunities.
The goal for a circular economy is simple – the reduction of waste through the circular flow of more efficient products and the maximization of value extracted from resources. This strategy departs from the linear take-make-waste model, which assumes abundant resources that are easily sourced and subsequently cheaply discarded with few ramifications.
Numerous data points suggest the take-make-waste model is unsustainable. In our view, reasons to strive for a more circular economy are wide-ranging, embracing significant environmental and socioeconomic issues.
A linear approach has resulted in the current challenge:
- We take from the earth
- We make an item
- The consumer uses that item
When no longer desired, it is disposed and usually results in discarding and throwing away, which pollutes. Instead, a circular model recycles materials and focuses on reuse before ultimately recycling to continue the cycle.
We believe the circular economy is now a crucial part of the solution, which should not be politicized as it is an issue of public health and life itself. We should all strive for a more sustainable future and should no longer be considered a niche concept with limited application. We are optimistic about how the regulatory landscape will continue to develop. There are demands to place a circular economy at the forefront of green agendas, including using tools such as carbon pricing to encourage a transition away from take-make-waste models.
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All investing involves risk including loss of principal. No strategy assures success or protects against loss.
