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(compound noun) the process of collecting used products and materials for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal
reverse logistics
(compound noun) a system aimed at eliminating waste and continuously using resources by keeping materials in circulation
circular economy
(noun) the total stages a product goes through from creation to disposal
lifecycle
(compound noun) when people are forced to leave their jobs
job displacement
(compound noun) increase in size, value or quality (jobs)
job augmentation
(compound noun) reduction in the number of employees by not replacing those who leave
workforce attrition
(idiom) to effect everyone or everything in a group or category
across the board
behind the eight ball
(idiom) to begin something with enthusiasm and without delay
hit the ground running