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Rethinking Economic Models: From Linear to Circular
This chapter critiques current economic practices by contrasting the linear economy with the circular economy, highlighting the EU's Circular Economy Action Plan for climate neutrality by 2050. It explores the challenges of textile recycling, eco-design, and the need for responsible manufacturing, while suggesting cooperative enterprises as a means for systemic change and community empowerment.