Dr. Atul R Thakare

  Note: This article was published in the June edition of the e-magazine FM&CRE World.                                                                                                     ****** At various meetings and conferences about sustainability, we often hear this term -Circular Economy (CE). The circular economy is a sustainable model that seeks to minimize waste by keeping materials and products within the economy as long as possible through practices like recycling and refurbishing. Unlike the traditional linear model that relies on a "take-make-dispose" approach, CE prioritizes keeping materials and products in use for as long as possible. This minimizes waste and maximizes resource efficiency through strategies like recycling, refurbishing, and designing for longevity. The Key Components of the Circular Economy can be categorised as: ·          Reducing Waste: Minimizing waste generation is at the heart of the circular economy. It emphasizes resource efficienc

 ‘ Tera Kangana Kangana Kangana..’ Ronjoy was singing with a cryptic smile on his face, as he entered my study. ‘What happened Babu Moshai, looks like Priti is in Pune.’ I guessed. ‘No Sanju sir, if she was here in Pune, why would I be here with you!’ ‘You have a point, but if not Priti, then Who ?’ I tried to mimic the high-decibel TV News anchor emphasizing the word, WHO. ‘It’s Kangna..Kangana Run Out or shall I say Knock Out!’ ‘Oops! I did not think you were mentioning her.’ I replied and shut my laptop down. ‘What a slap sir,’ I interrupted Before Ronjoy could complete his sentence. ‘But it’s not fair to mock her, not only her but anybody who is physically assaulted.’ ‘I know, but somewhere, an average Indian like me feels that she deserved it. It's her  karma .’ 'Is that because you are a Hrithik fan? I quipped. 'Now you are mocking Sirjee,' ‘Hahaha.’ ‘I think every Indian is against Kangana,’ Irfan expressed with a high five to Ronjoy.  Am