Walter R. Stahel

Walter R. Stahel is a Swiss architect and industrialist known for pioneering the concept of the "circular economy." This approach emphasizes sustainability by promoting the idea that goods and materials should be reused, repaired, and recycled to minimize waste and reduce resource consumption. Stahel's work highlights the importance of designing products with their entire life cycle in mind, aiming for economic efficiency alongside environmental protection. His ideas have influenced policies and practices in business and industry, encouraging a shift from traditional linear models of production to more sustainable, circular ones that benefit both the economy and the planet.