"We need to move away from a throwaway culture and towards a circular economy that values reuse and recycling over waste and consumption"
- Tom McMillan
About this Quote
This quote by Tom McMillan is advocating for a shift far from our current "throwaway culture" and towards a more sustainable "circular economy". This means that instead of simply discarding items after use, we must be trying to find ways to recycle and recycle them. This would lower the amount of waste and usage that is presently occurring, and instead focus on finding methods to extend the life of items. This could be done through fixing, reusing, and recycling products, along with reducing the quantity of new items that are being produced. By doing this, we can reduce our ecological impact and develop a more sustainable future.
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