Indicators of the transition towards a circular economy in Sweden for the period 2004-2019

Abstract

The whole world is facing the risks of climate change and its major repercussions on the economic side, which has begun to change the trend of the linear economy to the circular economy. Therefore, amid international economic problems and the cracks that have begun to grow over time in the field of regional blocs, some countries of the world have addressed the climate file and have had good fingerprints in the field of transition from the linear economy to the circular economy to reduce pollution and toxic gases that have contributed to environmental pollution. Based on this problem, the research aimed to monitor the indicators through which Sweden has proven its steps in transitioning from the linear economy to the circular economy, improving the climate and supporting the goals of sustainable development. The research concluded that most of the transition indicators proved the transition only in the aspect of waste recycling, while the other aspect remained without tangible steps, which is water recycling. Therefore, the research recommended paying attention to projects related to water recycling and mobilizing financing channels towards it and even green investments that support environmental sustainability.