Assessment of European countries’ national circular economy policies

• DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123835
• Publication Date: 2024-12-28T01:49:54Z
• Authors: V. Sanz-Torró; C. Calafat-Marzal; J.M. Guaita-Martinez; V. Vega
• Keywords: Circular Economy; National economy

The circular economy (CE) has become key to achieving the environmental objectives set by European Union (EU). This transformative process requires linear production processes be abandoned and replaced with environmentally-friendly models. In this scenario, present study uses Data Envelopment Analysis Sequential Malmquist Index achieve a twofold objective: (1) analyse effectiveness of national CE policies applied 19 EU Member States (2) identify items circularity that need improvement, in order support decision-makers implementation appropriate policies. results confirm measures adopted have had positive impact, leading more efficient patterns designed desired climate neutrality. Policymakers should focus on resilience international cooperation, without overlooking sustainability control excessive resource extraction.