The linear economic model that has dominated global industry since the Industrial Revolution—often summarized as "take, make, dispose"—has reached its ecological and logical limit. It is a system built on the assumption of infinite resources…
In the grand narrative of human progress, the 20th century was defined by a powerful, seductive premise: that ever-increasing material consumption is synonymous with prosperity, freedom, and well-being. This ethos, fueled by linear economic models…
Abstract: Environmental sustainability has evolved from a niche concern to a central paradigm of 21st-century civilization. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the concept, tracing its intellectual origins, examining its core principles and metrics, evaluating…
