Cities

Circular Economy in Cities Resource Suite

A suite of resources for urban policymakers and change-makers.

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A vision for a circular economy in cities

What will the implementation of circular economy principles in cities look like?

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Circular economy in cities: Policy levers

What can urban policymakers do to accelerate this transition?

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Circular economy in cities: Opportunity & benefit factsheets

What benefits can a circular economy transition in key urban systems bring to cities?

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Circular Economy in Cities: Project Guide

Circular Economy in Cities focuses on opportunities in three key urban systems - buildings,...

Publications

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Cities and a circular economy for food

City food systems can demonstrate the benefits of a circular economy.

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Circular public procurement

Circular public procurement is a powerful tool that city governments can use to shape the...

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Universal circular economy policy goals

A framework for national governments, cities and businesses to accelerate the transition para uma...

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Completing the picture: How the circular economy tackles climate change

Republication of a paper first published in 2019. How the Circular Economy Tackles Climate Change...

Other resources

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Circular neighbourhoods

A circular economy becomes real when you can touch and see it every day in your local neighbourhood

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Realising the value of the circular economy in real estate

Making an investment case is vital to the adoption of circular economy principles, helping the...

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From ambition to action: an adaptive strategy for circular design

To achieve their circular economy ambitions, organisations need to leverage design systemically.

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Cities in the circular economy: the role of digital technology

At the heart of creativity, innovation and growth, urban environments could become hotbeds of...

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The circular economy: a transformative Covid-19 recovery strategy

This paper demonstrates how policymakers can pave the way to a low carbon, prosperous future.

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Cities in the circular economy: An initial exploration

This paper outlines some of the challenges cities are facing in today’s linear economy, explores...

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Urban Biocycles

This scoping paper focuses on the potential of the significant volume of organic waste flowing...

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Advocating for circular economy policy support: The Circular Cities Frontrunner Group

A group of frontrunners are advocating for the policies needed to scale local successes into...