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Human development has always been closely linked to the use of natural resources. Until now, population growth has largely gone hand in hand with increasing resource consumption. This stands in contrast to the finite nature of Earth\u2019s resources. Over recent decades, the economic system in Germany and the EU has gradually shifted from a \u201cproduce\u2013consume\u2013dispose\u201d model towards a circular economy. In this system, materials from various product sectors are increasingly recovered, recycled, and reused. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Fraunhofer WKI<\/a> addresses future-oriented questions regarding the circular economy.<\/p>

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