The core concept of a circular economy is to create sustainable utilization, from the manufacturing stage through the utilization stage to the recycling stage. This economic system emphasizes resource efficiency, reusability, and ease of recycling by designing products to last longer, thereby reducing waste. Simultaneously, the circular economy optimizes production processes, reduces energy consumption and emissions, and strives to achieve a new economic and ecological cycle. The circular economy is considered a sustainable economic system, whose goal is to reduce waste, utilize resources, and significantly reduce adverse effects on the environment. In comparison to the traditional linear economic model, the circular economy scrutinizes allocating and maximizing resources to achieve sustainable and ecological-friendly development. The uniqueness of this economic system stems from the emphasis on resource conservation, to foster sustainable development. Internationally, the circular economy is considered the 12th Sustainable Development Goal, directly addressing responsible production and application, preventing climate change, and protecting the oceans.
Taiwan’s government has actively supported the circular economy. They had promoted the program and policies about the circular economy. Such as a resources recycling policy. The resources recycling policy is about how to maximize the use of the resources and create recycled products. Furthermore, they promoted the program of green consumption and transactions. Citizens should use green products. Green products are products that do not harm the environment and are made from sustainable materials. The products could be reused and it will have no impact on the environment. Factories should also use materials that could reproduce. Every company in Taiwan should strengthen its recycling system. Like the circular economy center. They should make sure all the products’ quality is good for the environment. Without the promotion of the programs, the government should also announce to citizens. The government should make sure that students have classes to learn about the importance of the protecting environment. The Taiwan government should go through the policy and the programs. They should take actual action to let the achievements of the circular economy. With enough cooperation, the environment will improve.