claim	(v.) 宣稱、聲稱（say something is true）；A lot of people claim that they recycle, but they don't.
collaborate	(v.) 合作（work together）；Timberland collaborated with a tire manufacturer.
component	(n.) 零件、組成部分（parts）；The components of a laptop are made in different countries.
eliminate	(v.) 消除、根除（end completely）；A circular economy is based on eliminating waste.
extract	(v.) 提取、開採（take out）；Companies extract raw materials from the earth.
flaw	(n.) 瑕疵、缺陷（a mistake／problem）；This waste is an economic design flaw.
harmony	(n.) 和諧（peaceful cooperation）；The circular economy brings us back into harmony with nature.
principle	(n.) 原則、原理（a basic rule）；A basic principle of the circular economy is that any waste should be reused.
sustainable	(adj.) 可持續的（able to last a long time）；The linear economy is not sustainable.
wear out	(phr. v.) 用壞、磨損（become damaged or useless）；Shoes wear out quickly if you use them every day.
demand	(n.) 需求（the need for goods or services）；There is growing demand for greener products.
extend	(v.) 延長（make something last longer）；Regular repairs can extend the life span of appliances.
key	(n.) 關鍵、要訣（the most important thing）；The key to active reading is taking good notes.
ownership	(n.) 所有權（the state of owning something）；The cost of home ownership is increasing.
possessions	(n.) 財物、所有物（things that you own）；They don't want the responsibility of a lot of possessions.
purchases	(n.) 購買的東西（things that you buy）；People bring their own bags to carry their purchases.
renewable	(adj.) 可再生的（able to be replaced or renewed）；Solar and wind power are renewable sources.
survey	(n.) 問卷調查（a set of questions to find out what people think or do）；A survey of 15,000 people found growing concern.
turn to	(v. phr.) 求助於（get help from someone）；People turn to their families when they need help.
upgrade	(v.) 升級、換更好的（improve or exchange for something better）；Many people upgrade to the latest smartphone.
refurbish	(v.) 翻新、整修；In refurbishing, broken or worn-out parts are replaced or repaired.
e-waste	(n.) 電子廢棄物；Only 20 percent of electronics are recycled; the rest becomes e-waste.