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Contents

Project Information ................................................................................................................................. 2
Key Symbols ............................................................................................................................................. 4

General Objective of the Module ............................................................................................................ 5
Page | 3 Learning Goals ..................................................................................................................................... 5
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1. Introduction to Linear Economy ...................................................................................................... 6
1.1. Linear Economy ....................................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Definition of linear economy ................................................................................................... 7

1.3. Ecological disadvantages of linear economy ........................................................................... 7
1.3.1. Microplastics ................................................................................................................... 7

1.3.2. Water Pollution ............................................................................................................... 9
1.3.3. Soil Pollution .................................................................................................................. 11

2. Introduction to Circular Economy ................................................................................................. 12
2.1. Circular Economy ................................................................................................................... 12

2.2. The main principles of circular economy .............................................................................. 13
2.3. Benefits of Circular Economy ................................................................................................ 13
2.4. Circular Economy in Everyday life ......................................................................................... 13

3. Waste management ...................................................................................................................... 15
3.1. Definition of waste and waste management ........................................................................ 15

3.2. Correlation of human and the increased waste .................................................................... 15
3.3. Classification of waste ........................................................................................................... 16
3.4. Different methods of waste management ............................................................................ 17

3.4.1. Landfill ........................................................................................................................... 18
3.4.2. Combustion ................................................................................................................... 19

3.4.3. Reduction, Reuse and Recycle ....................................................................................... 20
3.4.4. Composting .................................................................................................................... 22

3.4.5. Animal Feeding .............................................................................................................. 23
4. Didactic Strategies ......................................................................................................................... 24

References ............................................................................................................................................. 25

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This communication reflects the
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information contained therein.