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This section focuses on tools and methods that can be used to support the development and implementation of Circular Systemic Solutions. The selection covers a variety of topics including, but not limited to, circular economy indicators, resource scanning tools and circular procurement guidelines. 

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HOOP Circular Valuation Method

HOOP

To boost investments in bioeconomy projects and vitalize the European Urban Bioeconomy, the HOOP project developed the Circular Valuation Method. This...

Type of tool or method
Investment readiness and due diligence
Impacts: Climate adaptation and Climate mitigation, Increased recycling rates, Competitiveness and innovation, Material savings
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HOOP Project Maturity Level

HOOP

The HOOP Project Maturity Level (PML) approach is aimed at supporting project developers, promoters, and investors to evaluate which parts of their...

Type of tool or method
Investment readiness and due diligence
Impacts: Competitiveness and innovation, Material savings, Innovation, TRL upgrade
Tools and methods

Consumption Compass: A digital tool for addressing consumption-based emissions at the local level. A summary of the methods used

Through this tool, the user can:

  • Explore GHG footprint (CO2e) for all Sweden's municipalities and postcodes
  • Analyse consumption impacts for over...
Type of tool or method
Circular economy benchmark data
Impacts: Climate adaptation and Climate mitigation, Increased recycling rates, Competitiveness and innovation, Education, knowledge, training and reskilling
Tools and methods

Indicators for circular economy transition in cities

The European Commission provides a general monitoring framework for the circular economy (CE). It aims to help understand how the various elements of...

Type of tool or method
Circular economy indicators
Impacts: Increased recycling rates, Dematerialisation, Competitiveness and innovation, Equality of opportunities/Just transition toward a sustainable and inclusive circular economy, Education, knowledge, training and reskilling
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Ambition Card for local circular construction: starting with circularity in your municipal construction and renovation projects

The tool maps strategies and actions for circular design and construction which help minimize the environmental impact and resource use in building...

Type of tool or method
Circular economy procurement,
Type of tool or method
Strategy design and decision making
Impacts: Climate adaptation and Climate mitigation, Dematerialisation, Material savings, Stakeholder and citizens mobilisation, engagement and participation
Tools and methods

PROPOSED RESOURCE IDENTIFICATION TOOL FRAMEWORK

This document introduces a proposed indicator and data framework for a Resouce Identification Tool (RIT) which can help facilitate the data collection...

Type of tool or method
Resource scanning tools
Impacts: Climate adaptation and Climate mitigation, Environmental pollution and land use, Increased recycling rates, Competitiveness and innovation, Education, knowledge, training and reskilling, Material savings, Stakeholder and citizens mobilisation, engagement and participation, Innovation, TRL upgrade

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