What is the 7R - Circular Economy (CE)
The Circular Economy (CE), also known as the circular economy, is an economic model of the future that aims to minimize the use of raw materials, waste production and energy loss. In CE, resources circulate in a closed loop, and their added value is maximized, and waste generation is minimized. It is a response to the challenges related to the limited resources of our planet.
In the traditional economic model, raw materials are extracted, processed, objects made from them, and at the end of their life, they are disposed of or thrown into landfills. However, on a finite planet, such a model cannot function indefinitely. Nonrenewable resources, once extracted, will not grow back. Seemingly renewable resources, such as water or wood, can also run out if we use them faster than they regenerate.
Circular economy transforms this linear model into a closed cycle. The end of a product's life becomes the beginning of a new product or service's life. All materials are used, and waste does not exist - it is just raw materials. In this way, we minimize the extraction of new raw materials and reduce the negative impact on the environment.
Circular economy is not just a theory – it is a practice. Now, you will receive the amount of savings resulting from the implementation of circular economy in our company in the form of a “circular economy discount”.
How does it work?
The solutions we use contribute to reducing energy costs and material purchases, which in turn can reduce final prices for customers.
The value of this discount will always be displayed in the quote form for each product. The amount of the discount calculated depends on many parameters. These are the type of product and the print options selected for it, but most importantly the time of year.
The value of the GOZ discount largely depends on the extent to which our production is performed on energy from renewable energy sources. Electricity produced by NotaPress (photovoltaic panels).
Therefore, we encourage you to plan your expenses related to the products we offer during the summer periods. The maximum GOZ discount can be obtained in June-July, which can reach the level of approximately 20% of the order value.
Solar panels
The panels we install convert sunlight into electricity. This energy is used to power the company's operations, reducing the need to purchase energy from a supplier.
Recovery of raw materials
Some raw materials are recovered and reused after the manufacturing process. This includes materials such as silver, aluminum, paper, ink, and many others.
Limiting the purchase of materials
Thanks to efficient recycling and renewable raw materials needed for the production phase, we are able to save on purchasing new materials and avoid throwing them away after the first use.
Reducing the consumption of raw materials
In a circular economy, raw materials are used efficiently and sustainably, which leads to a reduction in their consumption. Thanks to this, we can save on costs and at the same time reduce our negative impact on the environment.
Reducing waste
In a circular economy, waste is treated as a resource that can be reused or recycled. As a result, the amount of waste going to landfill is much smaller, which contributes to environmental protection.