Energy Efficiency Supports Circularity Across Industries
By combining energy efficiency with the circular economy, we can create a system that is better for people and the planet. The circular economy approach to designing systems enables us to use fewer natural resources and cut down on emissions.
Adopting a circular economy approach with energy involves making strategic changes that lower your business’ total energy use. Energy-consuming and inefficient processes can result in the use of more fuel than necessary and create waste heat. These inefficiencies can cost an organization more and reduce productivity. Boosting energy performance through smart measures is a cost-saving exercise that can lead to lower operational expenses.
Manufacturing: Companies are shifting to circular models by reusing heat and energy from one process to reduce fuel use. Furthermore, these steps can help companies meet decarbonization goals by reducing energy waste during production.
Consumer Goods: In addition to incorporating recycled materials, product design plays a key role in optimizing energy systems and integrating renewable energy sources. This highlights the strong connection between circular design principles and energy efficiency.
Construction Industry: To minimize energy losses, buildings can upgrade their lighting systems with LED lights and improve the building envelope for better insulation to stay warm in winter or cool in the summer season.
Food Industry: Circular practices like composting can help turn food waste into biogas, which can be used to power facilities – tackling waste reduction and energy conservation at the same time.
Read more: How circular economy can drive sustainability for the energy sector | World Economic Forum
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