What is Circular Economy? 1 An interlinked manufacturing and service sector of business 2 Seek the...

What is Circular Economy?

1An interlinked manufacturing and service sector of business

2Seek the enhancement of both economy and environment

3Collaborating in the management of environmental and resource issues.



productionproduction consumptionconsumptionResource

Energy

(Recycle)

(Recycle)

Waste

Circular Economy

Exchange of materials where one facility's

waste,

including energy, water, materials as well as

information is another's input.


Circular Economy: A Powerful Concept


“the reducing, reusing and recycling activities conducted in

the process of production, circulation and consumption”

（ From Circular Economy Law of the People’s Republic of Chin

a ）


1An innovative mode of development

2 Resolves the conflict between economic growth and environment protection


3Aims at Pollution Prevention, Environmental Conservation and

Sustainable Development

4

Particularly Meaningful for Developing Countries


Circular Economy: A Sector of Relevance and Significance for Cooperatives


An important economic instrument for the state

2An increasingly profitable industry

3Exceptional opportunities for Cooperatives

1


Circular economy business reflects cooperative values and principles.

2Cooperatives’ unparalleled advantages in developing circular economy.

3Circular economy enhances employment and increases family income.

1


Circular Economy Business Reflects Cooperative Values and Principles


Concern for Community

----The seventh principle of cooperatives

“Cooperatives should work for the sustainable

development of the community…”


Circular EconomyCircular Economy

Environmental ProtectionEnvironmental Protection Pollution PreventionPollution Prevention Sustainable Development Sustainable Development

Circular economy business is among the best ways to

realize objectives of cooperatives.


Advantages of Cooperatives in Developing Circular Economy

The network of renewable resources collection could be integrated with the existing

circulation system by little extra investment.

1Extensive Business Network

The large number of cooperative members could be mobilized as the collectors of

renewable resources

2Enormous Member Bases

Significance of Circular Economy for Cooperatives

Development of recycling industry would create job opportunities, as a number of

professional technicians would be demanded.

1 Enhance Community Employment

For a number of economically disadvantaged member families, the opportunities to collect deserted cans and bottles and sell them to cooperatives often means an important source of income.

2 Increase members’ family income

Improve the welfare of farmers

Promote agricultural and rural economy

All China Federation of

Supply and Marketing

Cooperatives is the national

apex body of supply and

marketing cooperatives based

on the principles of democracy,

equality, and mutual benefits.

ACFSMC & Circular Economy


343 prefecture federations

31 provincial federations

1 apex body

2369 county federations

21602 primary cooperatives

By the end of 2011, the whole system

has 760,000 business service outlets,

covering two thirds of villages

nationwide, and over 2 million working

employees. In 2011, the whole system

reached 2025.5 billion Yuan (or 316

billion USD) of sale value and over 20

billion Yuan (or 3.1 billion USD) of profit,

a new historical record.


“New Countryside Modern Circulation Service Network Project“


2010 2011 Year

Value

92.5billion

132.2billion

73billion

114.7billion

Sold Collected

In 2011, the whole supply and marketing cooperative system collected 114.7 billions Yuan (or 17.8 billion USD) of renewable resources, and sold 132.2 billion Yuan (or 20.7 billion USD) of recycled products, an rise of 57% and 43% from 2010 respectively,.


China Recycling Development Co., Ltd,

The leading Chinese corporation in circular economy business.


ICA/China Training Courses on

“Operation and Management of Circular Economy Projects”


ICA/China Training Courses on “Operation and Management of Circular Economy Projects”

Visit to the most advanced circular economy park in China


Policy Proposals

Urge cooperatives in Asia and Pacific to recognize the significance of circular

economy.

Urge cooperatives in Asia and Pacific to recognize the significance of circular

economy. 1

Call on governments of Asia and Pacific countries to recognize cooperatives

as a unique instrument in promoting circular economy and grant supportive

policies.

Call on governments of Asia and Pacific countries to recognize cooperatives

as a unique instrument in promoting circular economy and grant supportive

policies. 2

The Circular Economy Law of the People’s Republic of China was enacted in

August 2008

1 A positive political & legislative environment

2 An appropriate tax policy & necessary monetary assistance

3Technical & technology support

Policy Proposals

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