01. Definition
Circular economy
The circular economy aims to change the paradigm in relation to the linear economy, by limiting the environmental impact and waste of resources, as well as increasing efficiency at all stages of the product economy. The recent warnings about waste pollution and the limits of natural resources are encouraging the development of a circular economy. What is the definition of circular economy, what are its benefits and the solutions to achieve it?
01. Definition
02. Causes
03. Impacts
04. Solutions
05. Implementations
ValueWaste by CETENMA implemented by Municipality of Murcia in Murcia (Spain) in 2022
The Fossilizator® by Néolithe implemented by the City of Avrillé in Maine-et-Loire (France) in 2023
EcoPlanet/Susteno by Holcim implemented by HSG Foundation in Saint Gallen (Switzerland) in 2016
Reflaunt by Reflaunt implemented by Kering in Singapore (Singapore) in 2022
Minimac Total Lubricant Management Solution by Minimac Systems Pvt. Ltd. implemented by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. in Haldia (India) in 2019
MIWA - Smart Reusable Packaging by MIWA implemented by Nestlé in Rorschach (Switzerland) in 2021
La Consigne Verte by TRIBIOVAL implemented by Le Connecteur in Biarritz (France) in 2023
MagicPallet by MagicPallet implemented by STG in Rennes (France) in 2022
3Rtiles by Ceramiche Europe & Italgres implemented by ADEO in Paris (France) in 2024
HolyGrail 2.0 by Procter & Gamble - P&G implemented by Decathlon in Ottawa (Canada) in 2021
Greenrail by Greenrail S.r.l. implemented by Ferrovie Emilia Romagna in Emilia Romagna Region (Italy) in 2018
Purple SOLO ® by Purple Alternative Surface implemented by Colas in Vitrolles (France) in 2025
More Circularity Less Mining by GreenIron implemented by Vale in Sandviken (Sweden) in 2025
Commown by Commown implemented by Etamine in Lyon (France) in 2018
Agrocrete by GreenJams implemented by Mr. Rishi in Gudivada (India) in 2024
Agrocrete by GreenJams implemented by 5-storey building owner in Vizianagaram (India) in 2023
06. Challenges