Yet in the Indian context, the circular economy proposition is quite different. Whereas studies such as 2015's Growth Within

Amsterdam has developed an Airbnb for city-owned offices, so residents can use them for free, and may do the same with municipal

Malmo, Sweden where old red brick factories and historic canals take you back to the city's origins in the 16th century. The

For example, restoring coastal wetlands certainly has environmental, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration value. But restored

The economic figures in support of circular economy are quite appealing, but they're mainly based on macro-level principles

The key is a modular design, where pieces can be reused.

The science is comparatively straightforward: as every gardener knows, compost makes plants grow bigger. Their photosynthesis

The first limitation to this concept is economic in nature. The economics of waste already prevent our most common waste

It's about much more than just recycling.

Over the last few decades, we've taken great strides to make recycling of paper, bottles and cans second nature in many communities. But what about other items that also are a big part of our daily lives and deserve similar attention?

If we want to fully reach a Fourth Industrial Revolution, we must first pass through a circular economy model, and this requires reflection about issues ranging from industrial policy, to investment criteria, to new business models.

It turns out being sustainable can also be profitable.

For the uninitiated, the circular economy is an alternative to the traditional cradle-to-grave, "take-make-waste" model.