An opinion piece in BusinessWorld critiques the traditional linear economy, where waste is treated as the final stage of a product's lifecycle, leading to environmental degradation such as overflowing landfills and polluted waterways.
The article argues that the sustainability movement must evolve to see waste not as an endpoint but as a resource. It advocates for a circular economy where materials are continuously reused, reducing the need for virgin resources and minimizing environmental harm.
By reframing waste as wealth, the piece suggests that businesses and consumers can drive innovation in recycling, composting, and product design, ultimately creating economic value while protecting ecosystems.