Will you be my partner? Collaborations in the circular economy

How can your business forge a successful, circular partnership?

Collaboration is key to transition to a resilient, circular economy. Whereas the need for collaboration in the circular economy is largely understood, in practice, it often poses challenges.

This guide supports businesses to collaborate for a circular economy. Using the example of circular food packaging, it shows how businesses can identify and establish successful collaborations and together realise circular products. Based on interviews with 17 stakeholders, the guide introduces four collaboration types, outlines nine steps to successful collaborations, and identifies 14 roles and nine characteristics to identify attractive and suitable partners.