According to the 2019 Circularity Gap Report[1]:

1. Since last year’s first Circularity Gap Report (2018), the problems of a linear economy, like greenhouse gas emissions and increasing resource extraction, persist and continue to impact the global economy.
2. The concept of a ‘circular economy’ can be the paradigm shift so desperately needed now.
3. This shift will require four key actions:
   • Translating global trends into national, regional, and commercial pathways
   • Developing decision metrics and a measurement framework
   • Facilitating peer-to-peer learning and knowledge transfer
   • Building a diverse and inclusive global coalition for action