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In the last century we have seen an unprecedented increase in the use of natural resources and materials. Global raw material use rose at almost twice the rate of population growth. The 蜂鸟电竞在线入口 finds that efficient use of resources and furthering the transition to a circular economy can help not only material security, but improve environmental and economic outcomes as well.

 

The project

The 蜂鸟电竞在线入口 RE-CIRCLE project provides policy guidance on resource efficiency and the transition to a circular economy and aims to identify and quantify the impact of policies to guide a range of stakeholders in 蜂鸟电竞在线入口 member countries and emerging market economies through quantitative and qualitative analysis. The work on Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy focuses on interlinkages between material use and:   economic activity labour market international trade climate change digital innovation food security circular business models global value chains plastic waste

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Publications

• Monitoring trade in plastic waste and scrap   | 20 April 2022
• Digitalisation for the transition to a resource efficient and circular economy | 28 March 2022
• Modulated fees for Extended Producer Responsibility schemes (EPR) | 4 November 2021
• Labelling and Information Schemes for the Circular Economy | 4 November 2021
• Policies to Reduce Microplastics Pollution in Water | 20 Oct 2021
• G20 report: Towards a more resource-efficient and circular economy - The role of the G 20  | August 2021
• Policy Scenarios for a transition to a more resource efficient and circular economy  | 10 March 2021
• International trade and circular economy - Policy alignment  | 19 February 2021

 

POLICY HIGHLIGHTS

Business Models for the Circular Economy (PDF)	Extended Producer Responsibility and the Impact of Online Sales (PDF)
International Trade and the Transition to a Circular Economy  (PDF)	Government Support for Primary and Secondary Metal Production (PDF)

ON-GOING WORK STrEAMS

1. Quantitative analysis

The quantitative work stream investigates the interlinkages between materials use and economic activity. Modelling tools are used to examine plausible long-term trends in global materials use and assess the macroeconomic implications of policies to stimulate resource efficiency and the transition to a circular economy. These core assessments are complemented by more detailed analysis. Current work focuses on labour markets and international trade consequences of circular economy policies 

 

2. Qualitative policy guidance

The qualitative work stream covers specific economic policy instruments, the potential influence of digital innovation, assessments of particular material resources and food security, the role and effects of circular business models on the environment, and resource efficiency in global value chains. Plastics are given particular attention, as they are one of the major material waste streams where circularity is less developed and leakage into the environment is putting marine eco-systems at risk.

PUBLICATIONS

• Monitoring trade in plastic waste and scrap   | 20 April 2022
• Digitalisation for the transition to a resource efficient and circular economy | 28 March 2022
• Modulated fees for Extended Producer Responsibility schemes (EPR) | 4 November 2021
• Labelling and Information Schemes for the Circular Economy | 4 November 2021
• Policies to Reduce Microplastics Pollution in Water | 20 Oct 2021
• Policy Scenarios for a transition to a more resource efficient and circular economy  | 10 March 2021
• The jobs potential of a transition towards a resource efficient and circular economy  | 2020
• Improving Resource Efficiency and the Circularity of Economies for a Greener World  | 2020
• The Consequences of a More Resource Efficient and Circular Economy for International Trade Patterns  | 2020
• Labour Market Consequences of a Transition to a Circular Economy  | 2020
• Business Models for the Circular Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Policy  | 2019 
• Global Material Resources Outlook to 2060: Economic Drivers and Environmental Consequences  | 2019
• Improving Markets for Recycled Plastics: Trends, Prospects and Policy Responses  | 2018
• International Trade and the Transition to a More Resource Efficient and Circular Economy  | 2018
• Mapping Support for Primary and Secondary Metal Production  | 2018
• The Macroeconomics of the Circular Economy Transition  | 2018
• Policy Guidance on Resource Efficiency   | 2016
• Extended Producer Responsibility: Updated Guidance for Efficient Waste Management   | 2016

 

PAST EVENTS

• 蜂鸟电竞在线入口 at World Circular Economy Forum 2021- Towards a Mutually Supportive Trade and Circular Economy Agenda  | 15 September 2021
• 蜂鸟电竞在线入口 WCEF Side event: Labour implications of the circular economy transition | 7 December 2020
• 蜂鸟电竞在线入口 at World Circular Economy Forum 2021- Towards a Mutually Supportive Trade and Circular Economy Agenda  | 15 September 2021
• 蜂鸟电竞在线入口 Workshop on Reducing Marine Plastic Litter: Taking Stock of Current Policies and Paving the Way Towards Longer Term Goals  l 11-12 June 2020
• 蜂鸟电竞在线入口 Workshop on Microplastics from Tyre Wear: Knowledge, Mitigation Measures, and Policy Options  l 18-20 May 2020
• 蜂鸟电竞在线入口 Workshop on International Trade and the Circular Economy l 26-27 February 2020
• 蜂鸟电竞在线入口 at the World Circular Economy Forum  | Yokohama, 22-24 October 2018
• 蜂鸟电竞在线入口 Global Forum on the Environment: Plastics in a Circular Economy - Design of Sustainable Plastics from a Chemical Perspective  | Copenhagen, 29-30 May 2018

 

Further reading

• CIRCLE project: Costs of Inaction and Resource scarcity: Consequences for Long-term Economic growth
• Programme on resource productivity and waste
• Programme on environment-economy modelling
• Programme on trade, resource efficiency and circular economy
• Key reports: 蜂鸟电竞在线入口 Environmental Outlooks
• Blogs and articles on the environment

 

THE TEAM

The RE-CIRCLE work is led by the Environment and Economy Integration Division in the 蜂鸟电竞在线入口 Environment Directorate. For more information, contact:

• Shardul Agrawala , Head of Division
• Peter Borkey , Senior Economist
• Rob Dellink , Senior Economist

 

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