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What is a Circular Economy?

The circular economy is a model of production and consumption in which materials and products are used, reused, repaired, refurbished, and recycled for as long as possible. This extends the life cycle of products and keeps waste generation to a minimum. When a product reaches the end of its life, the resources it contains remain in the economy instead of being discarded, conserving materials and generating new value.

In contrast, the linear economy (“throwaway economy”) is based on high consumption, cheap raw materials and short product lifespans. The circular economy aims to keep resources in use for as long as possible, reducing both waste and environmental impact.

Our contribution: We exclusively use 100 % recyclable mono-materials. This enables sorting and recycling facilities to separate plastics by material type and return them efficiently to the production cycle. Our packaging solutions thus make a measurable contribution to the practical implementation of the circular economy.

Circular Economy vs. Linear Economy

Aspect Linear Economy Circular Economy
Basic Principle “Take – Make – Dispose” “Reduce – Reuse – Recycle”
Use of Raw Materials Consumption of primary resources without return to the system Reuse and reprocessing of existing materials within the cycle
Product Life Cycle Short-lived, often designed for obsolescence Extended life cycle through repair, reuse, and recycling
Waste Generation High waste volumes, landfill or incineration Waste reduction through closed material loops
Environmental Impact High energy and resource consumption Lower emissions, resource conservation, and energy efficiency
Value Creation One-time material use, linear value chain Continuous value creation through multiple use and recycling
Bikapack’s Contribution Bikapack uses only 100% recyclable mono-materials.
This enables sorting and recycling facilities to separate plastics by material type and return them to the production cycle.
As a result, valuable raw materials remain in circulation and actively contribute to a functioning circular economy.

Conclusion

The circular economy is key to a sustainable future: it keeps materials in use, conserves resources, and reduces waste. Bikapack actively supports this principle with fully recyclable mono-material packaging.

Status: 2025 · Sources: European Parliament, European Commission, BMK · All information without guarantee.