Table of Contents

Chapter 1

: Introduction
  - Background on the current linear economy model
  - Issues with high consumption and waste generation
  - Introduction to the circular economy approach

Chapter 2

: Principles of the Circular Economy
  - Reduce, reuse, recycle materials
  - Design for durability, disassembly, and recyclability
  - Fostering a sharing and service-based economy

Chapter 3

: Circular Business Models
  - Product life extension through repair and remanufacturing
  - Collaborative consumption through sharing platforms
  - New business opportunities in recycling and waste processing

Chapter 4

: Case Studies of Circular Companies
  - Case Study 1: Patagonia's closed-loop recycling program
  - Case Study 2: Ikea's circular furniture design and take-back program
  - Case Study 3: TerraCycle's innovative recycling solutions

Chapter 5

: Barriers and Policy Recommendations
  - Challenges in transitioning to a circular economy
  - Recommendations to incentivize circular practices
  - Role of government in supporting circular innovation

Conclusion