Orientation in the extensive field of circular economy
Simone Drygant and Dr. rer. pol. Marcus Winkler from the Center of Management Research at the DITF have written the brochure “Trend Radar Circular Economy” for the SME Digital Center Smart Cycles. The publication offers small and medium-sized companies orientation in the extensive field of the circular economy by presenting the various approaches and terms relating to the topic and discussing their special features. The sub-areas of recommerce, R-strategies, zero waste, collaborative circular economy, life cycle assessment and cradle to cradle are examined in more detail.
The brochure also looks at important related regulations at European and national level and takes a closer look at the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) and the National Circular Economy Strategy in Germany.