The implementation of the circular economy will entail a major transformation from a resource-destroying, linear economy to a circular one that operates within the planet’s regenerative boundaries. This book presents an interim assessment of the implementation of a circular economy in the EU....

The circular economy, roots and context -- Circularity, sustainability and labour in the circular industrial economy -- The circular industrial economy, a wealth of new opportunities -- The era of "R": the owner decides locally -- The era of "D": economic actors recovering resource assets decide...