Ecological misunderstanding,integrative approach,and potential industries in circular economy transition

Abstract

Abstract: Based on the Social-Economic-Natural Complex Ecosystem theory,this paper questioned 8 kinds of misunderstandings in current planning,incubation,development,and management of circular economy,which had led to either ultra-right or ultra-left actions in ecological and economic development.Rather than concentrated only on the 3-r micro-principles of “reduce-reuse-recycle”,thise paper suggested 3-R macro-principles of “Rethinking-Reform-Refunction” for circular economy development.Nine kinds of eco-integrative strategies in industrial transition were put forward,i.e.,food web-based horizontal/parallel coupling,life cycle-oriented vertical/serial coupling,functional service rather than products-oriented production,flexible and adaptive structure,ecosystem-based regional coupling,social integrity,comprehensive capacity building,employment enhancement,and respecting human dignity.Ten promising potential eco-industries in China's near-future circular economy development were proposed,such as the transition of traditional chemical fertilizer and pesticide industry to a new kind of industrial complex for agro-ecosystem management.

Key words: Circular economy, Ecological misunderstanding, Industrial transition, Ecological integrity, Potential eco-industries

CLC Number:

F062.2

WANG Rusong . Ecological misunderstanding,integrative approach,and potential industries in circular economy transition[J]. Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology, 2005, 16(12): 2439-2446.

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