Building a more productive and resilient UK through circularity

The UK faces persistent productivity and resilience challenges. A recent report from  Strategy&, part of the PwC network, explores how viable circular economy practices in four key sectors – construction, textiles, packaging and electronics – can contribute to macroeconomic growth through GDP, job creation and productivity.

In many business and policy discussions the term “circularity” is often proposed or interpreted largely as an environmental play. The report explores. could circularity – done right – offer real economic and business value in the UK? Could it deserve a more central place in discussions about growth and resilience?

It looks at some realistic, near-term scenarios in the construction, textiles, packaging and electronics sectors. These are deliberately conservative, aimed at answering a simple question: would more of the right kind of circularity support economic growth and resilience?

Their findings say yes, and thinks that the UK might be especially well-placed to take advantage of this.

Download a copy of the report here