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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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.
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.
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.
COVID-19 Has Canada Using More Plastic. How will it impact our fresh water?
How can Canada's leaders protect our fresh water from plastic pollution without compromising our health and safety?
How Will the Circular Economy Impact Jobs?
New research digs into some of the possible job impacts if a country like Finland fully embraces a circular economy model.
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