We need an economic system that ensures the planet and all living beings can thrive

Circle Economy aims to empower decision-makers across industries, cities and nations with clear and actionable ways to make their spheres more circular. We all need to play our part in creating a world that fulfills the needs of all people everywhere—while preserving our living habitat.

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Did you know that only 6.9% of materials are cycled back into the global economy?

The circular economy can reduce harmful emissions and eliminate waste by recirculating materials, helping to avert climate breakdown.

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Accelerate your transition to a circular
economy with our resources and tools:

Resources

Jun 30, 2025

Circular economy investment has surged since 2018, but high-impact solutions remain underfunded – new report

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Jun 11, 2025

SOLSTICE: Report on Analysis of Consumer Research

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Jul 2, 2025

Money isn’t flowing to the most impactful circular solutions: We’re funding waste management over waste prevention

Tools

Knowledge Hub

Our Knowledge Hub showcases the circular economy in action worldwide

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Ganbatte Cities

Ganbatte Cities gives data-driven insights and tools to help everyone’s circular transition

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Circular Indicators

The Circular Indicators Library helps financiers track their circular performance

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Reach your environmental goals with our circular analyses and solutions

Our expertise and cutting-edge approaches can track your material usage and waste, measure the potential for circular jobs, boost circularity, train your staff and more.

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Measuring Circularity

Circularity Gap Report

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The Circularity Gap Report 2025 is here!

This year, we’re diving deeper with 10 additional indicators alongside an updated Circularity Metric of 6.9%, offering even more insights into global circularity.

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