Definition: are fundamental basis for decision making or behavior. The implementation of a circular economy is facilitated by incorporating circular economy principles into organizational policies, actions, and procedures. Examples of circular economy principles are given under CLEPA comments.
Source: Modified from sources
Type of source: Associations
CLEPA Comments:
- Comment 1: European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) E5 includes the following circular economy principles (but not limited to):
– minimising waste
– maintaining the value of products, materials and other resources at their highest value
– enhancing the efficient use of products, materials and other resources in production and consumption. - Comment 2: the European circular economy principles are:
i. usability;
ii. reusability;
iii. repairability;
iv. disassembly;
v. remanufacturing or refurbishment;
vi. recycling;
vii. recirculation by the biological cycle;
viii. other potential optimization of product and material use. - Comment 3: ISO59004:2024 defines 6 circular economy principles:
– systems thinking;
– value creation;
– value sharing;
– resource stewardship;
– resource traceability;
– ecosystem resilience. - Comment 4: According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the circular economy is based on three principles, driven by design:
1. eliminate waste and pollution.
2. circulate products and materials at their highest value
3. regenerate nature.