Circular economy and the transformation of waste into raw materials: models, policies and successful practices in the EU and Bulgaria Cover Image

Кръгова икономика и превръщането на отпадъците в суровини: модели, политики и успешни практики в ЕС и България
Circular economy and the transformation of waste into raw materials: models, policies and successful practices in the EU and Bulgaria

Author(s): Elena Yordanova Georgieva-Arnaudova
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Economy, National Economy, Environmental and Energy policy, Green Transformation
Published by: Висше училище по сигурност и икономика (ВУСИ)
Keywords: circular economy; sustainable development; waste management

Summary/Abstract: This paper analyzes the concept of the circular economy as a strategic approach to sustainable resource management and waste minimization. The main models of the circular economy applied in the European Union and in Bulgaria are presented, along with specific successful examples in the fields of reuse, recycling, and the implementation of zero-waste technologies in industry. The paper emphasizes the role of innovation in waste management, policy measures, and inter-organizational cooperation as key factors in accelerating the transition from a linear to a circular economy.

  • Issue Year: XXII/2025
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 160-175
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English, Bulgarian
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