Resource efficiency
EEA’s report series on resource efficiency policies - More from less
The European Environment Agency has monitored policies on resource efficiency across European countries since 2011, publishing a series of reports and country profiles taking stock of the state of play during the last decade. These reports are accessible here:
- Resource efficiency and the circular economy in Europe 2019 – even more from less
- More from less 2016 — material resource efficiency in Europe
- Resource efficiency in Europe, 2011
In addition to the reports, the EEA makes available country profiles which go deeper on the situation of each country, the latest version is available here.
Why is resource efficiency important?
The key to answering that question lies in recognising that humanity's economic activities are dependant on the global ecosystem – in particular its capacity to provide resources and to absorb pollution and waste. Crucially, the Earth is a closed material system and that shapes the possibilities for economic growth.
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For references, please go to https://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/waste/resource-efficiency/resource-efficiency or scan the QR code.
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