die Kreislaufwirtschaft
Translation
circular economy
Examples
Die Kreislaufwirtschaft schont Ressourcen.
The circular economy conserves resources.
Wir müssen zur Kreislaufwirtschaft übergehen.
We must transition to a circular economy.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.acc)) fördern to promote ((sth.)) The government promotes the circular economy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grüne Wirtschaft (green economy), nachhaltige Wirtschaft (sustainable economy)
Etymology
A compound of Kreislauf (circulation, cycle) and Wirtschaft (economy).
Memory Tips
Think of an economy that runs in a 'cycle' (Kreislauf), where resources are reused instead of thrown away.