What is the role of energy in the circular economy (the case of wood industry in the Tomsk region) ?

Abstract

In this paper, the author proposes a certain view of the economic systems, which allow the creation of goods and services in the economy. At the same time, different pollutions are created and have impacts on the systems. In this context, the paper proposes to interrogate on the possible correlation between economic growth and consumption of energy, and on how to combine the need in economy efficiency and the protection of the environment. Through the spectrum of the circular economy model as an instrument of sustainable development and on the example of the wood industry of the Tomsk region (Russia), the author discusses the role and the development perspectives for forests in the future.