About the report:

The report illustrates the assumptions of the circular economy and shows the extent to which the countries of the Baltic Region are advanced in its implementation and forecast its future in Europe. The report includes recommendations for policy makers that can accelerate the creation of a circular economy in the economy.

Key conclusions:

• The circular economy is the only way to sustain growth of the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) economies without affecting the environment and causing further climate change.
• Circular economy policies have existed in the Baltic Sea Region for years, but have been dispersed among areas such as waste management, environmental protection and climate change.
• Demographic and migration changes and the evolution of social attitudes have a strong impact on everyday life and affect the circular economy.
• Consumers who stop replacing household items or clothing constantly can be a significant source of change from line production to circular production.

Authors: Adam Czerniak, Paweł Wiejski, Monika Helak, Wojciech Pawłuszko, Jan Szyszko, Rachel van Horn, Miłosz Wiatrowski.