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What if structures lived? What if our houses and offices were like trees, living beings contributing to their surroundings? Imagine a landscape-integrated building that absorbs solar energy, sequesters carbon and produces oxygen. With fresh air, flowering plants, and daylight everywhere. Soil-and-sedum roofs to absorb rain. Birds nesting and feeding amid the building's greenery. In a nutshell, a means of maintaining life that is in tune with the natural rhythms of the environment and the energies of humans and other sentient beings.

A few such structures already exist, and we should conceive a future filled with them. These structures, commonly referred to as "Green Buildings," are designed with environmental sustainability and human health in mind.  Discover more about them in this brief article.

Are you aware of the term ‘Greenwashing’?

Greenwashing refers to the deceptive practice of making exaggerated or false claims about the environmental friendliness of a product, service, company, or practice in order to appear more environmentally responsible than they actually are. The term "greenwashing" combines "green," which is often associated with environmental sustainability, and "whitewashing," which means covering up or glossing over negative information. 

Environmentalism is adopted as a unique selling point and it appeals to the ecologically conscious consumer. Greenwashing is an attempt to capitalize on this increasing demand for environmentally sound products. The companies might use misleading labels, vague language, or incomplete information to give the impression that their products/services/practices are more sustainable than they truly are. This can mislead consumers into thinking they are making environmentally conscious choices when, in reality, the company's practices may still be harmful to the environment.

The regenerative economy is a transformative paradigm focused on restoring ecosystems, embracing circularity, and fostering local communities. It prioritizes renewable energy, social equity, and holistic well-being. By redefining prosperity and addressing environmental and social challenges, it offers a promising blueprint for a sustainable future, promoting collaboration and innovation across sectors. This visionary approach encourages us to create a world where nature and societies thrive harmoniously, ensuring a brighter tomorrow for all. 

As the world grapples with pressing challenges of resource depletion, environmental degradation, and

the pursuit of sustainable development, the Circular Economy and Sustainability journal emerges as

 a pioneering platform that unites diverse scientific disciplines. By integrating the realms of economy, management, engineering, technology, environment, and society, this journal redefines the discourse on 

circular economy and sustainability. This article delves into the journal's unique approach, highlighting its significance in driving interdisciplinary collaboration and presenting a new paradigm for addressing global environmental and economic concerns.