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Eco Voice Q & A: Dr. Paige Morse, Senior Director, Aspen Technology
To provide insights about how circularity is key to achieving sustainability goals, Tim Langdon, publisher of Eco Voice, had the pleasure of facilitating a Q & A with Dr. Paige Morse, Senior Director, Aspen Technology.
1. What is circularity?
Circularity is an approach that keeps materials in use for as long as possible, essentially turning waste into feedstock. Holistically, the circular economy approach demands a complete rethinking of current operations and logistics, connecting disparate value chains to enable efficiencies and material recovery. In some cases, process redesign may be required to integrate waste into new production. This requires a major mindset shift, as traditionally, companies operate in silos and value chains are disconnected.
2. Why is circularity key to achieving sustainability goals?
Reducing waste is key to achieving sustainability goals and is often recognized as feedstock efficiency all the way through to zero waste processes. A circular approach will require industry to stop seeing waste and unwanted production as something to dispose of, but instead as potentially new raw materials that can be utilized in another value chain. For example, waste oil from restaurants and homes can be recycled for use as feedstock for transportation fuels. When the full lifecycle is considered, reuse of materials can significantly reduce the emissions and waste compared with new material production.
3. How large is the circular economy in Australia?
The National Science Agency of Australia estimates that only about 4% of the country’s economy is circular. The Agency has defined a circular economy roadmap that highlights five key industries with the most potential to improve international competitiveness: mining, construction, manufacturing, agriculture and resource recovery. Plastics recycling is part of the resource recovery focus, and the local government offers incentive programs to convert plastics to valuable products.
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https://www.ecovoice.com.au/eco-voice-q-a-dr-paige-morse-senior-director-aspen-technology/
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@kelvin_thuranira_kaberia For sure !