What is the circular economy? How can we make the solid waste-circular economy nexus in the SDG a reality? How can this nexus of sustainability be measured?
The circular economy is an economic system that aims to eliminate waste and promote the continual use of resources. The solid waste-circular economy nexus in the SDG can be measured by examining the guiding principles of SDGs which can be broadly categorized as similar to the goals that have guided the growth of SWM practices over time, namely: public health (SDG 3), environmental issues (SDG 6 & 13) and resource value (SDG 11), with more recent additions to climate change (SDG 13).