Circular economy in Europe - Developing the knowledge baseENhttps://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/circular-economy-in-europeType: ReportPublishing Organisation or Company: European Environment AgencyAuthor: Almut Reichel (EEA) , Mieke De Schoenmakere (EEA) , Jeroen Gillabel (VITO)Publication Date: January, 2016Country: EULanguage for original content: EnglishKey Area: ProductionWaste managementInnovation and investmentsSector: RecyclingScope: EUContact: Almut ReichelContact formThe report describes the concept of the circular economy and outlines its key characteristics. It draws attention to both the benefits and challenges in transitioning to such an economy and highlights possible ways to measure progress.