How can circular economy metrics be developed and enhanced to improve the evidence base for monitoring the transition to a circular economy?

Background

Question Group: Focused on advancing circular economy practices through systems thinking, behavioural insights, and material analysis.

Sub-questions: -What metrics, indicators and tools are in use or being developed in other countries to monitor the circular economy?
-How will metrics be required to develop and evolve as understanding and definitions of the ‘circular economy’ change over time?
-Are there novel approaches for developing circular economy metrics in Scotland based on existing or emerging data?

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