The concept of 'circular economy' has gained significant traction in recent years as a sustainable alternative to the traditional linear model of 'take-make-dispose'. Unlike the linear approach, which extracts resources, transforms them into products, and ultimately discards them as waste, a circular economy aims to decouple economic growth from resource consumption. This is achieved through strategies such as designing for durability and reparability, promoting reuse and sharing models, and implementing efficient recycling systems. By keeping materials in use for as long as possible, the circular economy minimizes waste and reduces environmental pressure. However, its successful implementation requires systemic changes across policy, business models, and consumer behavior, posing considerable challenges to established industrial practices.
❓ According to the passage, what is a primary goal of the circular economy?
A. To eliminate all forms of industrial production
B. To separate economic growth from resource use
C. To increase the disposal rate of products
D. To prioritize consumer convenience over sustainability
✅ 正确答案
To separate economic growth from resource use
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