The constant flow of energy and material goods, obtained from natural resources such as fossil fuels, minerals and biomass, leads to the production of large amounts of waste often difficult to handle. Such a linear economic system is not sustainable and is having negative effects for our planet, as exemplified by the uncontrolled release of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere, which alterates climate stability with vast environmental, societal and economic consequences.

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