Ebook: An Introduction to Circular Economy

This book is purposefully styled as an introductory textbook on circular economy (CE) for the benefit of educators and students of universities.

The text provides comprehensive knowledge exemplified by practices from policy, education, R&D, innovation, design, production, waste management, business and financing around the world. The book covers sectors such as agriculture/food, packaging materials, build environment, textile, energy, and mobility to inspire the growth of circular business transformation. It aims to stimulate action among different stakeholders to drive CE transformation.


Addresses Circularity along product value chain and business supply chain with case studies
Provides Circularity guidelines including framework, examples, and case studies for policy-makers, educators, business leaders, and investors
Contains Comprehensive contribution with inclusivity in terms of age (1/3 below 35 years old) and gender (over 40% female) with multidisciplinary background from all five continents.
Comprises substantial coverage of updated policy, research & innovation, education programs, and business practices on circular economy in the Asian region
Includes Life Cycle Assessment and Costing methodology for circular economy practices
Presents interconnectivity along the circular value chain and roles of different stakeholders for a circular economy transformation
Highlights different driving factors for a circular economy transition including digital technologies, business opportunities & consumer service models, financing, circularity indicators & assessment, policy & regulations, and education


It elaborates critical driving forces of CE including digital technologies; restorative innovations; business opportunities & sustainable business model; financing instruments, regulation & assessment and experiential education programs. It connects a CE transformation for reaching the SDGs2030 and highlights youth leadership and entrepreneurship at all levels in driving the sustainability transformation.