Introduction

What is Circular Economy?

What exactly is meant by circular economy? And what is the significance of the concept for companies? Our articles and podcasts introducing the Circular Economy explain what’s behind it.

Our definition

The concept of circular economy describes a sustainable economic system in which thought and action are taken in cycles that are as closed as possible in order to secure the economic and social benefits of products, components and materials in the long term while respecting the ecological limits of our planet.

Circular economy thus contrasts with the currently dominant “linear” economic system, in which value creation ends abruptly after a short chain of raw material extraction, processing and consumption with often inadequate disposal, landfilling or purely energy recovery.(continue to article)

Circular Economy - Concept & Background

Basics - short & crisp

What is circular economy and what advantages does it offer?

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What are the R strategies and how do they help with implementation?

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The think tank - our podcast

Videos worth watching

Do you like to use the small coffee break in the early morning or in between to get daily updated information and new knowledge in form of videos? Then these short videos are right for you for a comprehensible quick introduction to the topic of circular economy:

Rethinking Progress: Toward a Circular Economy

Ellen MacArthur Foundation

German language animation clip for a quick introduction to biological and technical cycles

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Circular economy: good for the environment and for companies

euronews

Insights into how recyclable material cycles can be designed to add value in the day-to-day operations of recycling

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Circular Economy short videos

TU Delft

English-language short videos for a deeper understanding of Circular Economy in six thematic sections.

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The circular course program

Do you want to delve deeper into the topic of circular economy? Then treat yourself to several hours a week and become a pro with the following courses:

Rethinking Progress: Toward a Circular Economy

Ellen MacArthur Foundation

German language animation clip for a quick introduction to biological and technical cycles

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Circular economy: good for the environment and for companies

euronews

Insights into how recyclable material cycles can be designed to add value in the day-to-day operations of recycling

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Circular Economy short videos

TU Delft

English-language short videos for a deeper understanding of Circular Economy in six thematic sections.

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Playful entrances

You are more the playful type? We have found something for you too! Get started with the following offers together with colleagues, customers or suppliers.

The Blue Connection Strategy Game

The Blue Connection

Virtual game to capture opportunities in the development of circular strategies (in English)

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In the Loop Games

In the Loop

Board and card game to get into the topic of Circular Economy as a team (in English)

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Board game RISK & RACE introduces students to circular entrepreneurship

vito

Board game to compete with others as a team and win as the strongest company with circular processes

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The Prosperkolleg team is here for you!