# Circularity

**Source**: https://cbey.yale.edu/column-2/our-areas-of-focus/circularity
**Parent**: https://cbey.yale.edu/yale-initiative-on-sustainable-finance-yisf

We are working to inspire a shift towards a circular economy that benefits all.

Profound changes are necessary in education and training, business models, and policy to make this shift. We’re examining the potential for circularity models to minimize resources used, cut waste, and move us all closer to climate goals.

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Program

Funding Opportunity

[All Programs in Circularity](/programs/all-programs?topics=1)

A circular economy is an economic system that minimizes the use of raw materials and the generation of waste. Materials are reused and recycled to maximize their lifetime, and social and economic benefits, approximating a sustainable closed-loop system.

As part of our Beyond the Buzzwords initiative with Tsai CITY, we've given thought to the term "circular economy" and what this term means. Have a read and watch the explanatory video!

[Circular Economy on Beyond the Buzzwords](https://www.beyond-buzzwords.com/circular-economy)

While you're there...also check out "[Industrial Ecology](https://www.beyond-buzzwords.com/industrial-ecology)" curated by Marian Chertow!

Report

Report

Report

[All Reports in Circularity](/research/reports?topic=1)

CBEY creates opportunities for students to meet with people thinking critically about resources and materials...and how we can create a sustainable, more circular, economy. These fellows and mentors are available to meet with you to discuss anything from new ventures to career pathways to coursework. Reach out and connect with them!

Advisory Board, Alumni

Co-Founder, CEO, Head of Product Design

at Lo & Sons

B.A.
 1998

Business Leaders, CBEY Resident Fellows

Director of Philosophy

at Patagonia

Resident Fellow

at Yale Center for Business and the Environment

[See the complete 2022-2023 cohort of Alumni Visiting Mentors](https://cbey.yale.edu/programs/cbey-alumni-visiting-mentors)

[Learn more about mentorship and advice at CBEY](https://cbey.yale.edu/mentorship)

On Campus
| Panel discussion

On Campus
| Workshop

On Campus
| Panel discussion

On Campus
| Workshop

Business Leaders

Alumni, Business Leaders

Faculty

[See More People interested in Circularity](/our-community?topic=1)