Circular Economy
It is much more than just recycling. It relies on a combination of strategies and innovative business models that close material loops and focus on optimizing resource flows, decreasing the need for virgin resource use, and reducing a range of environmental impacts including greenhouse gas emissions.
IISD has been working on related issues for years. Some of our research and analysis can be found below, and on the SDG Knowledge Hub.
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Options to Incorporate Circular Economy Provisions in Regional Trade Agreements
This report explores possible options to incorporate circular economy-related provisions in trade agreements based on existing precedents.
The Sustainable Use of Natural Resources: The Governance Challenge
Over-exploitation of natural resources harms the health of ecosystems and the livelihoods and wellbeing of people, but there are fair policy options.
Circular Economy Proxy Measures: Indicators on job effects for a closed loop economy
This study looks at six proxy measures to obtain a greater understanding of job growth potential in a circular economy.
Circular Jobs in Finland
This study assesses the potential job impacts of several circular economy policies and measures in Finland through a systems dynamics model approach.
Effects of the Circular Economy on Jobs
This report summarizes current literature addressing the relationships between a circular economy and its net impacts on jobs.
Trading Services for a Circular Economy
This report draws on survey and interviews of firms to identify the services relevant to a circular economy and how they are traded internationally.
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