What is a circular supply chain?
The circular supply chain is a model for managing the flow of raw materials and products, which is based on the principles of a closed-loop economy. Its goal is to maximize the life cycle of materials by reusing, recycling, remanufacturing or processing products and waste, so as to minimize unused resources and reduce environmental impact.
Circular supply chain in the food sector
In the food industry, the circular supply chain includes, among other things:
- managing by-products,
- reducing food waste,
- recovering energy from organic waste,
- reusing packaging,
- implementing more sustainable production processes.
This enables companies to reduce operating costs, increase resource efficiency, and respond to growing sustainability requirements. Implementing circular solutions fosters more resilient and flexible supply chains that better cope with market fluctuations and resource constraints.
