Regenerative Economics
Regenerative economics is an approach to economic activity that restores and builds rather than extracts and depletes. It's based on understanding economies as living systems that should generate health and vitality for people and the planet.
Core Principles
- Circular Resource Flows
- Shared Value Creation
- Stakeholder-Driven Governance
- Living Systems Design
- Just and Inclusive Participation
- Regenerative Capital
Key Components
A regenerative economy includes:
- Circular Business Models
- Community-Owned Assets
- Local Supply Chains
- Fair Labor Practices
- Environmental Stewardship
- Indigenous Economic Wisdom
Implementation Strategies
Ways Local Blooms can build regenerative economies:
- Cooperative Business Development
- Local Currency Systems
- Community Land Trusts
- Time Banking
- Mutual Aid Networks
- Regenerative Investment Funds
- Community Lending Pools