Circular economy in Europe — Developing the knowledge base

Author (Corporate)	European Environment Agency (EEA)
Publisher	EU
Series Title	EEA Reports
Series Details	No.2, 2016
Publication Date	2016
ISBN	978-92-9213-719-9
ISSN	1725-9177
EC	TH-AL-16-002-EN-N
Content Type	Report
	The report describes the concept of the circular economy and outlines its key characteristics. It draws attention to both the benefits and challenges in transitioning to such an economy and highlights possible ways to measure progress
Source Link	Link to Main Source http://dx.publications.europa.eu/10.2800/51444
Related Links	EEA: News, 18.01.16: Circular economy to have considerable benefits, but challenges remain http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/circular-economy-to-have-considerable ESO: Background information: Closing the loop: New circular economy package http://www.europeansources.info/record/closing-the-loop-new-circular-economy-package/ ESO: Closing the loop: Commission adopts ambitious new Circular Economy Package to boost competitiveness, create jobs and generate sustainable growth http://www.europeansources.info/record/commission-adopts-new-circular-economy-package/
Subject Categories	Environment
Countries / Regions	Europe