This dissertation was written as part of the MSc in Bioeconomy at the International
Hellenic University. Circular economy is a concept with increasing interest for the
academia, policy makers and the business sector and is presented as viable economic
model providing for cheap raw material sourcing, energy, water and input savings
and solutions for product disposal. While it has only recently become popular,
circular economy practices have been active for a quite a long time. These can be
characterized as “conventional”. This study focuses on non-conventional circular
economy applications which derive their raw materials from waste streams mainly of
the agricultural, textile and plastic sectors. The circular angles examined are the
production processes, the ways of product and company promotion, the social
engagement of the companies and the reporting and certification possibilities and
practices.
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