Chapter 2
Definitions and Terminology
, and 1Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands 2Outotec Oyj, Espoo, Finland 3Aalto University, Espoo, Finland
Abstract
Recycling is not a goal in itself, but rather an essential tool to better manage natural resources. Recycling needs to be understood within the context of resource efficiency, and not stand alone. In this chapter recycling is placed in context. The chapter also defines key terminology used when discussing and analyzing recycling.
Keywords
Material centric; Material efficiency; Product centric; Recycling definitions; Recycling rate2.1. Introduction
Recycling is not a goal in itself, but rather an ...
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