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economia circolare

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English meaning: Circular economy

Italian Definition

(Italiano)

Un modello economico che minimizza gli sprechi e massimizza l'uso delle risorse attraverso riuso, riparazione, riciclaggio e rigenerazione.

English Definition

An economic model that minimizes waste and maximizes resource use through reuse, repair, recycling, and regeneration. Italy is one of Europe's leading circular economy practitioners — Italian manufacturing has long traditions of artisanal repair, reuse, and quality production for longevity. Italy's 'Slow Food' movement (founded Bra, 1989) promotes sustainable food systems.

Example

L'Italia è tra i leader europei nell'economia circolare, con un tasso di riciclaggio tra i più alti del continente.

In English: Italy is among Europe's leaders in the circular economy, with one of the continent's highest recycling rates.

Synonyms

  • economia sostenibile
  • zero sprechi

Antonyms / Opposites

  • economia lineare
  • usa e getta

Literary Heritage

Sempre caro mi fu quest'ermo colle, e questa siepe, che da tanta parte dell'ultimo orizzonte il guardo esclude.

Always dear to me was this lonely hill, and this hedge, which cuts off from view so large a part of the far horizon.

Giacomo Leopardi · Poet · Early 19th century

Canti

Leopardi, 'L'infinito', Canti (1819), lines 1–3

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