НАПРЯМКИ ВПРОВАДЖЕННЯ ЦИРКУЛЯРНОЇ ЕКОНОМІКИ В ДЕРЕВООБРОБНІЙ ПРОМИСЛОВОСТІ В КОНТЕКСТІ СТАЛОГО РОЗВИТКУ

Abstract

The areas of implementation of the circular economy in the woodworking industry have been studied. The purpose of the article is to analyze and determine the ways of implementing the circular economy in the woodworking industry to promote sustainable development. The woodworking industry is closely connected with the use of forest resources. The analysis of the size of the forest areas indicates a reduction in forests. The consequences of excessive logging have been biodiversity loss and climate change due to the release of carbon from forest ecosystems. The woodworking industry shows stable growth and a further positive trend is predicted in the coming years. The increase in production volumes emphasizes the need for sustainable consumption and will affect the strategies of woodworking enterprises. The importance of moving from traditional production models to circular approaches that support the use of resources with efficient use and waste minimization is analyzed. The specific strategies and initiatives of leading companies aimed at preserving natural resources and reducing the impact on the environment in the woodworking sector were studied. The directions for the implementation of the circular economy in the woodworking industry are defined as follows: the use of secondary materials, the creation of closed production cycles, the stimulation of the effective use of wood, the development of recycling programs, the implementation of the concept of long-term use. Restraining factors can be high costs for the introduction of new technologies, resistance to reforms, the possibility of reduced profitability at the initial stages, and difficulties in waste management. The positive effects of the implementation of the circular economy in the woodworking industry will be the following: efficient use of resources; reducing the negative impact on the forest fund due to the optimization of logging and the use of secondary materials; stimulation of innovations and new technologies; creation of new markets and jobs. Cooperation between industrial entities, authorities and the public is important for achieving positive results and successful implementation of these directions.