Describe the product you have chosen.
The product that I have chosen is a water filter supplied by the Israeli company- NUFILTRATION. The water filter is used in the process of water treatment for different functions.
Why do you consider it circular?
The water filter is a product of reused sterilized medical devices, specifically dialysis filters that would otherwise go to waste.
Which principles of CE models are being used?
The principles of CE models that are being used in this example is "reuse".
What are the economic and environmental benefits?
The economic benefit for the original manufacturer, is making an additional profit on a used product; the supplier saves the cost of buying new materials. The environmental benefits are the reduction of materials and energy needed.
Which one of the “5 business-models” does it belong to?
This model belongs to the "Waste to Wealth" model.
Please add a link to the company’s site.
https://www.nufiltration.com/