Circularity Gap Report Norway 2020
- Circular gap
Norway’s circularity is critically low at 2.4%, with over 97% of materials not returning to the economy. The report identifies six scenarios to increase circularity, such as circular construction and clean energy transition, which could elevate Norway’s circularity to 45.8% while halving material consumption. It highlights Norway’s high reliance on fossil fuels and significant waste in the construction sector, proposing transformative measures to shift to a circular and sustainable economy. The report stresses the need for systemic collaboration across government, business, and society.