The current linear take-make and dump system creates more damages to the society and environment. Modern
evolving market demand and supply has been self-destructive metabolism for societal development. Due to the
global economic growth around the world, many leaders are facing many complexities. The Circular economy in a
society aims to be a social vison where ecosystem, technology and society are in well-balance. The Circular
Society offers individuals and companies to be more engaged and be actively responsible in building sustainable
businesses and societies by working together, sharing knowledge and expertise to make a better society.
It also helps to guide organizations and their leaders how to create a collaborative environmental society and
culture. To facilitate an organization entrepreneurial skill knowledge sharing platform creates evolution
towards creativity and innovation economic and human progress. Circular society benefits on the level of
individual as they follow interconnected mindset, active in the areas of developing future skills and building
communities that offer real benefit to the individual member. These individuals are drawn to collaborative,
innovative, purposeful and meaningful acts that create large scale impact.
Therefore, circular economy in a society is a must needed in today’s world where business and social needs are
aligned together. It helps to develop future skills and collaborative networks to enable overall progress.
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