Donation project Circular Economy: Call and proposals for the circular economy. Why it has failed so far and what needs to be done now.

The major part of greenhouse gas emissions and a large part of biodiversity loss are directly or indirectly linked to the use of raw materials and materials. Therefore, the still increasing consumption of materials endangers the global climate and biodiversity goals. Raw materials must be kept in circulation for as long as possible. Through a waste phase that is premature, society and the economy lose valuable resources that are urgently needed today and in the future, for example for the development of climate protection technologies. The analysis shows what circular economy has failed so far, provides further information and points out possible solutions for subsequent policy advice.

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Status of project

Project is ongoing

Project manager

Günter Dehoust
Resources & Transport

Project staff

Clara Löw
Senior Researcher Sustainable Products & Material Flows
Siddharth Prakash
Head of Subdivision Circular Economy & Global Value Chain / Senior Researchers Sustainable Products & Material Flows

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