The Role of Municipal Policy in the Circular Economy: Investment, jobs, and social capital

Local government programmes that encourage and support circular economy practices, such as repair, recycling, and circular design activities help attract new investment, create jobs, and result in tangible socio-economic benefits for the city and its people.

This report explores the connection between municipalities pursuing circular economy policy and investments in circular business that create jobs. In order to maximise circularity's benefits for society, municipalities can employ a series of regulatory, economic, and soft instruments that include strategies, targets, loans, and subsidies, which are all also conducive to generating employment.