Spatial effects of the circular economy
Five cases
This report illustrates the causes and effects of the transition to a circular economy in the spatial economy in the Netherlands. This is done on the basis of five cases. The five cases concern: the plastics industry, residential/utility construction, car sharing, soil, road and hydraulic engineering, and local cultivation of biomass. The spatial impacts of a circular economy differ per sector, but can potentially be large (on the condition that a far-reaching circular economy is actually realised).
A number of cautious conclusions can be drawn from the five cases that apply to a broader part of the economy. Sharing and extending the lifespan of goods can potentially lead to a decrease in the use of space by production facilities and logistics activities. Examples of sectors where this also applies are electronics, furniture and textiles.
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