The circular economy is a much discussed pathway towards sustainability. While some scholarly work has been carried out on barriers towards a circular economy, there are relatively few academic studies on policies that may accelerate a transition towards a circular economy. The study aims to contribute to the nascent body of circular economy literature concerning policies and may be of particular interest to practitioners.

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Hartley, Kris, van Santen, R., and Kirchherr, J. (2020). “Policy Options for Transitioning Towards a Circular Economy: Expectations from the European Union.” Resources, Conservation & Recycling, 155.