Circular Economy Roadmap

The »Circular Economy Roadmap for Germany« was developed within the framework of the Circular Economy Initiative Germany (CEID) and is a scientifically based framework for action that systemically describes the steps required for Germany's transition to a circular economy. It contains recommendations for action that are intended to provide orientation for decision-makers in politics, business and science.

Beyond existing measures, Circular Economy is an important strategy of achieving Germany's climate, resource and development goals. It is a critical precondition for market acceptance in some industrial sectors (e.g. packaging); it is also a critical competitive advantage in other industrial sectors (e.g. traction batteries). A concrete market model for more circularity can only be developed jointly by politics and industry. Therefore, Circular Economy should become a central element for Germany's future viability in the political debate across all parties.

Source: Circular Economy Initiative Deutschland (Hrsg.): Circular Economy Roadmap für Deutschland, Kadner, S., Kobus, J., Hansen, E., Akinci, S., Elsner, P., Hagelüken, C., Jaeger-Erben, M., Kick, M., Kwade, A., Kühl, C., Müller-Kirschbaum, T., Obeth, D., Schweitzer, K., Stuchtey, M., Vahle, T., Weber, T., Wiedemann, P., Wilts, H., von Wittken, R. acatech/SYSTEMIQ, München/London 2021.