About us
Qarkonomia is a platform launched in 2020 under the Center for Competitive Skills, part of the Circular Economy project funded by the EU.
Our mission is to promote a Circular Economy in Albania by raising awareness, connecting collaborators, and providing news and information. Join us in creating a more sustainable and innovative economic environment for Albania.
What is circular economy?
In essence, the circular economy is an economic model designed to address the challenges of increasing resource scarcity, driven by narrowing product lifespans and escalating demand. In general, circular economies work by slowing, closing and narrowing our flows of material and resource costs, reducing material leakages in our supply chains to ultimately promote economic and circular resilience for businesses and societies across the globe.
Principles & Practice
Circular Economy is based on three principles, driven by design: Eliminate waste and pollution, Circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and Regenerate nature.
Butterfly diagram
The circular economy system diagram, known as the butterfly diagram, illustrates the continuous flow of materials in a circular economy. There are two main cycles – the technical cycle and the biological cycle.
Partners
News
Latest sustainability news
Can AI boost data-driven policymaking in the circular economy?
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Transforming buildings into circular material banks
Moving in circles typically means a lack of progress, but in sustainability circularity means progress. This is particularly apparent in…
UNECE issues guidelines for measuring the circular economy
Moving to a more circular economy is increasingly recognized as vital to sustainable development, decarbonization, resource efficiency and competitiveness. More…
Contact us
Got questions or want to collaborate for a Circular project? We’re all ears! Reach out to us today to discuss your ideas, schedule a consultation, or simply say hello. We can’t wait to hear from you!
