The Circularity Gap Report 2026: The Value Gap

On 16th April 2026, the Circularity Gap Report 2026 was released by the Circle Economy, an impact organisation dedicated to accelerating the transition to the circular economy.

  • The Circularity Gap Report 2026 introduces "The Value Gap", quantifying the avoidable economic value lost due to linear economic practices.
  • The report identifies 5 pathways of value loss: processing, energy, food, end-of-life waste, and premature deterioration of fixed capital.

Key Insights

Value Gap

  • The concept of the “Value Gap” highlights the large-scale economic losses embedded in the current linear model of production and consumption.
  • It is estimated at around €25.4 trillion annually (± €4.7 ....
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