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Renewable
Renewable can be used to describe a natural resource that can be used again and again but does not run out, i.e., the resource is replenished to replace what has been taken from it through consumption, e.g., through natural reproduction. Renewable can refer to energy (e.g., solar, wind, hydro) or products made from biomass (e.g., paper, renewable plastics).
Comment: it should be noted that the term ‘renewables’ is generally used to refer to renewable energy, rather than all renewable resources or materials. A renewable resource is generally something that can be naturally or artificially grown or replenished within a foreseeable time frame by processes found in nature.
Circular Economy and Biochemicals