In recent decades, the loss of biodiversity it has profoundly affected the ecosystem, putting over a million animal species at risk and causing alterations to 75% of emerged lands and marine environments. The response to this crisis has become increasingly urgent, requiring a systemic approach based onThe circular economy, as highlighted in the workshop “Circular Economy and Protection of Biodiversity“, organized byAlliance for the Circular Economy, under the coordination of act.
“The loss of biodiversity is a process whose effects have been largely underestimated in the past, thus allowing it to quickly become a problem, urgent and no longer negligible,” he declared. Alessandra Garzarella, director of the Circular Economy Area of Agici. “With this report, we wanted to highlight the potential of circular economy practices to reduce impacts on nature, various and diversified depending on the economic sectors considered but linked to a single imperative, that of developing a system approach that involves everyone, from institutions to companies, from associations to interest groups", concluded Garzarella.
Biodiversity in crisis: the key role of the circular economy in critical sectors
Il workshop organized by the Alliance for the Circular Economy was inspired by the report “Industry, Biodiversity and Circular Economy“, created by Agici, focusing on sectors economic key, with the food in first place, followed by infrastructure, transport, clothing ed the energy. The report highlights the crucial link between biodiversity and the economy, highlighting how the value generated depends strictly on natural resources. In the food sector, for example, soil degradation has caused a significant reduction, by 23%, in agricultural production capacity.
To mitigate the impact on the ecosystem, the report suggests several strategies that companies can adopt based on their position in the supply chain. Among these strategies are theregenerative agriculture, recycling mechanical and chemical, as well as the use of recyclable or compostable packaging for reduce waste generation. Particular attention is paid to the textile sector, which recorded a significant consumption of resources in 2020. Solutions such as the design of new, more durable and recyclable textile fibres, emerge as sustainable answers.
Finally, the report highlights the need for holistic design of goods, services and infrastructures, considering environmental impacts throughout their entire life cycle. Regenerative agriculture, reuse and recycling emerge as the main circular economy strategies that can help preserve the integrity of ecosystems, while generating economic benefits for the community.
