Circular Economy
Definition
A circular economy is an economic model that aims to eliminate waste and maximise resource utilisation by designing products for durability, reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling. It contrasts with the traditional linear model of extracting, producing, consuming, and discarding.
Context
Oman is incorporating circular economy principles into its waste management, industrial, and environmental strategies. The Be’ah waste management company is developing recycling and waste-to-energy infrastructure as part of the transition from landfill dependence.
Example
An industrial symbiosis project at the Sohar Free Zone channels waste heat from a metals smelter to power adjacent manufacturing processes, reducing energy consumption and eliminating thermal waste in a circular manner.