Indicators for a circular economy in a regional context: an approach based on Wielkopolska region, Poland.

ABSTRACT: In recent years, the European Commission has made a significant commitment to transition to a circular economy (CE). At the same time, tracking progress in CE implementation remains a major challenge, especially at the regional level. In this context, a set of CE indicators has been proposed for key areas of a selected region of Poland - Wielkopolska, as an area promoting a holistic approach to development through the CE concept. The available scientific literature and key national and regional policies were reviewed. In addition, a desk-research analysis of 22 CE strategic documents of European regions was performed. Applying the aforementioned methods and expert interviews, a set of key 93 indicators was selected within the province's dominant industries, such as agri-food, industrial pr

SUBMITTER: Cader J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10847184 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature