The Circular Economy Handbook

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Can we align global production and consumption systems with sustainability? Can business growth lead to a healthier planet? In The Circular Economy Handbook, Lacy, Long, and Spindler demonstrate how to harness the emerging circular economy advantage at speed and scale. As we face rising geopolitical tensions, technological changes, and pressing social and environmental challenges, our current linear "take, make, waste" models are unsustainable, especially with a projected global population of 9 billion by 2050. The circular economy offers a solution by decoupling growth from the use of scarce resources, enabling increased production and consumption with reduced environmental impacts, while enhancing innovation and competitiveness. The authors highlight that $4.5 trillion in economic value is at stake and emphasize the need for impactful, scalable change that disrupts the entire economic system. Through case studies, practical guidance, and real-world examples from circular pioneers, this book provides leaders with the tools to transition from linear to circular practices. It serves as an essential guide to help companies embed circularity and drive broad-based system change, positioning them as leaders in the movement toward a sustainable future.