A Guide of Implementing a Circular Economy

This book is a guide for implementing the circular economic (CE) model from theory to practice. The first chapter refers to the origins of CE, reflection on the theory of evolution that established a linear economic model, and schools of thought. The second chapter details theoretical aspects of CE by exploring planetary boundaries, doughnut economics, life cycle, and the proposals of some institutions. Resulting with a statement about why a company should implement a CE model. The third chapter reflects on the circular economy´s principles, and how to implement and assess CE. Finally, the last chapter illustrates templates to implement CE.