Moving Beyond a Throw-away Society
If it can’t be reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, redesigned, resold, recycled, or composted, then it should be restricted, redesigned, or removed from production.
Pete Seeger, U.S. singer-songwriter and environmental activist
Technische Universität Clausthal – Research for a Sustainable Circular Economy
In times of climate change, Technische Universität Clausthal (TU Clausthal) is focusing on a modern energy and resource supply: moving away from the throwaway society and towards a sustainable circular economy.
This holistic approach not only addresses technical challenges but also integrates behavioral science and economic perspectives.
The three dimensions of sustainability – environment, society, and economy – are crucial for realizing the energy and resource transition, as well as the broader transformation of society.At TU Clausthal, the circular economy is a guiding theme across research, teaching, and knowledge transfer, providing a unifying framework for innovation. This approach extends into the region as well: in 2022, South-East Lower Saxony became part of the EU’s Circular Cities and Regions Initiative.
Research Questions
For TU Clausthal, the topic of Circular Economy forms the thematic umbrella in research, teaching and transfer.
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