The European Environment Agency, EEA, has published a report full of relevant data of this subject, available to download in its website.
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.
The transition to a circular economy is a complex process involving fundamental changes to production-consumption systems that affect the environment, that include financing mechanisms, consumer behaviour, government intervention such as tax policy, and technological, social and business innovation.
The European Environment Agency is the EU body set up to provide independent, reliable and comparable environmental information for decision-makers and the public.
Its information aims to help the European Union, and EEA member countries make informed decisions on improving the environment and move towards sustainability.
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