The circular economy: Going digital

The circular economy: Going digital

Going digital
Type
Author
Annika Hedberg
Stefan Šipka
Publication Date
March, 2020
Country
EU
Language for original content
Scope
European Policy Centre
Rebecca Castermans

The EU is currently engaged in two transformations that could change our economy and society for the better: circular economy and digital transformation. If managed well, and in unison, they could help the EU address one of its greatest challenges: to build a sustainable, green economy that is competitive on the global stage.

The publication by the European Policy Centre (EPC) builds on the EPC Task Force on the Digital Roadmap for Circular Economy findings to make recommendations for the EU institutions for the next five years.

The TF explored the linkages between digitalisation and the circular economy, the opportunities created by data and digitally-enabled solutions, and the challenges associated with harnessing their full potential for the transition to a circular economy.