From Lines to Circles: reshaping waste policy

The impacts of waste transcend landfills and litter; emissions pollution occur at every stage the linear ‘take–make–waste’ economy. Zero circular economy theories offer systemic perspectives practical solutions. New Zealand government has committed to a vision for Aotearoa. Given Zealand’s ‘rubbish record on waste’, social economic transformation required will take extraordinary collaboration common direction travel. This article diagnoses extent global problems, pathways forward, early steps along them. With re-oriented act, we urge an ambitious, joined-up approach that avoids locking in inadequate responses existential threats.