The Circular Economy: Case Studies about the Transition from the Linear Economy

Explores examples of the circular economy in action. Unlike other books that provide narrow perceptions of wide-ranging and highly interconnected paradigms, such as supply chains, recycling, business models, and waste management, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the circular economy from various perspectives. Its unique insights into the approaches, methods, and tools that enable people to make the transformation to a circular economy show how recent research, trends, and attitudes have moved beyond the "call to arms" approach to a level of maturity that requires sound scientific thinking.

Compiles evidence through case studies that illustrate how individuals, organizations, communities, and countries are transitioning to a circular economy.

Provides a theoretical and empirical summary of the circular economy that emphasizes what others are actually doing and planning.

Highlights achievements from industry, agriculture, forestry, energy, water, and other sectors that show how circular principles are applicable, eco-friendly, profitable, and thus sustainable.