Scoping Study to Identify Potential Circular Economy Actions, Priority Sectors, Material Flows & Value Chains

 
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Scoping Study to Identify Potential Circular Economy Actions, Priority Sectors, Material Flows & Value Chains

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Vanner, Robin et. al. 2014: Scoping study to identify potential circular economy actions, priority sectors, material flows & value chains.

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The aim of the study was to provide an initial scoping assessment of potential priorities and policy options to support the transition to a circular economy in the EU. The study reviewed existing literature, identified potential priority areas for action where accelerating the circular economy would be beneficial and where EU policy has a particular role to play, and developed policy options for consideration across a range of areas.

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Christian Hudson
Robin Vanner (Policy Studies Institute)
Martha Bicket (Policy Studies Institute)
Sirini Withana (IEEP)
Patrick ten Brink (IEEP)
Paolo Razzini (IEEP)
Elizabeth van Dijl (IEEP)
Emma Watkins (IEEP)
Mathieu Hestin (BIO)
Adrian Tan (BIO)
Sarah Guilcher (BIO)
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