Towards the circular economy Vol. 1: an economic and business rationale for an accelerated transition
Using product case studies and economy-wide analysis, this report details the potential for...
The report focuses on fast-moving consumer goods, which currently account for about 60% of total consumer spending, 35% of material inputs into the economy, and 75% of municipal waste. Importantly, the consumer goods sector absorbs more than 90% of our agricultural output – possibly our most embattled resource in the future.
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Towards the circular economy Vol. 2: opportunities for the consumer goods sector is available in: English
To quote this study, please use the following reference: Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Towards the circular economy Vol. 2: opportunities for the consumer goods sector (2013).
