Fast Company, 2/2/22, BY DYLAN TAYLOR 4 MINUTE READ
In the emerging private space sector, the adoption of the circular economy shows promise for all industries.
- Closed-Loop Systems in Space Support Sustainability
- The 5R-compliant system converts wastes from plants and ISS crew members to resources like water, oxygen, and nitrates to fertilize more plants aboard the space station.
- Space CE Comes to Earth
- MELiSSA’s capability to 100% reuse resources in space has found its way into Earth-based applications and can assist industry players in addressing SDG goals while transitioning into a more sustainable world.
- An Integrated Circular Economy Framework
- Now that upstream and downstream space agencies have united toward new operating models, the increasing overlap of value chains can translate into these other industries.
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