Developing a transition agenda towards a circular economy: the Dutch case of the province of Overijssel

Abstract Over the last years, it has become clear that societies need to increase the adoption rate of circular economy principles. Even though the number of circular products, services and building projects is increasing, innovators obviously experience obstacles in their quest towards a more circular economy. Moreover, relatively many governmental organisations still seem to struggle how to effectively stimulate a circular economy. Governments face the challenge to develop a playground in which a linear economy gradually is replaced by circular practices. This paper presents the case of the... Mehr ...