Circular Economy
In a circular economy, resources are used efficiently and emissions are reduced at all stages of the value chain.
Through repair, reuse, repurposing, re-engineering, and recycling, resources and products can be kept within the use cycle for longer. These strategies counteract the emissions-intensive extraction and processing of raw materials, which accounts for about half of direct or indirect CO2 emissions worldwide.
Studies
This preliminary study compiles and evaluates circular economy approaches in the automotive sector. It derives concrete areas of action for establishing a climate-friendly and resource-efficient Circular Economy.
This preliminary study compiles and evaluates circular economy approaches in the buildings sector. It derives concrete areas of action for establishing a climate-friendly and resource-efficient Circular Economy.
Initiatives
The work within the CEWI project builds on existing projects and initiatives and complements their approaches and results. This section provides a brief overview of initiatives, networks, and associations in both the buildings and automotive sectors.
Circular Economy Initiative Deutschland
Circular Cars Initiative
European Battery Alliance
European Raw Materials Alliance
Nexus Automotive International
Initiative Leichtbau
Re-FACTORY von Renault
Klimarunde BAU
Kreislaufwirtschaft Bau
Architects for Future e.V.
Initiative Wohnen.2050
Circular Plastics Alliance
Offensive Gutes Bauen
Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe e. V.
Cradle to Cradle
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