The Limitations of Building Circular Economies in the EU Considering Present Structural Indicators: Country Cases
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Abstract
This paper summarises the essence of circular economy, as a desired future position of economies for building sustainability. Next it introduces indicators, which can measure the position of economies along the way to becoming circular. Based on the indicators the paper compares the situation of a few European Union (EU) countries in terms of their present development position for these indicators. In conclusion, the paper calls attention to the great differences among the examined countries, and suggests strategic actions to narrow down development gaps.
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