With the transformation from a linear economy towards a circular economy many obstacles and barriers are encountered.
The page “barriers to the Circular Economy” has been created in order to create a platform where topics regading this issue can be addressed.
As time goes by, insights are being gained on how to deal with all elements with regard to the transformation of a linear economy towards a gradually more and more circular economy.
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There are a multitude of regulations that businesses and regions must comply to, and for good reason. These regulations keep our waste treated and our products up to a standard. Nonetheless, these same regulations may be the ones standing in the way of a circular economy, intentionally or not. Continue reading “Barriers to the Circular Economy: The Blocking Effect of Regulations”
It’s quite easy for those fighting towards a circular economy to paint an overly-optimistic picture of how easy it is to transition and how well it would run. Among discussion of how disrupting the value chain and closing material loops can bring unique benefits to businesses and consumers alike, it is important to address the side of circular economies that isn’t green and sunny, aka the many barriers that stand in the way of a fully functioning circular economy. Continue reading “Barriers to the Circular Economy: The Pains of Changing Operations”