Many organizations, whether they are private industry, government, or nongovernmental organizations, are involved in environmental activities and/or environmental activism. Such public participation is a key component of environmental education and environmental citizenship. Businesses nowadays often build their brands around environmental and/or social responsibility. We don’t have time in this course to explore the circular economy but it is a huge movement to redefine growth, while focusing on positive society-wide benefits. It entails gradually decoupling economic activity from the consumption of finite resources, and designing waste out of the system. Underpinned by a transition to renewable energy sources, the circular model builds economic, natural, and social capital. It is based on three principles: • Design out waste and pollution • Keep products and materials in use • Regenerate natural systems