How to create a national circular economy road map

The Circularity Gap Report 2025 finds that global circularity continues to decline, with only 6.9% of materials entering the economy coming from secondary sources. Rising material extraction, growing stocks and persistent waste are outpacing current circular economy efforts. The report calls for systemic, science‑based action across production, consumption and policy to reduce virgin material use and operate within planetary boundaries.

Category: Publication

Month: September 2020​

Publisher: Sitra

Regions: Global (policy guidance, EU experience)

Themes: circular economy, policy, road maps, governance

Key search terms: national circular economy road map, policy design, stakeholder engagement, circular economy governance, implementation planning