Contents

The circular economy: The economic stakes of an environmental transition

5 Introduction
Bruno LÉCHEVIN

1. The circular economy: A global issue for sustainably using resources

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The circular economy: The economic stakes of an environmental transition
Janez POTOCNIK

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The circular economy’s growth in China
Jean-Claude LÉVY and Vincent AUREZ

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The major axes for developing a circular economy policy
François-Michel LAMBERT and Laurent GEORGEAULT

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The circular economy and environmental transition
Christian de PERTHUIS

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Consumer commitments and expectations given new consumption patterns: Opportunities for the circular economy
Sophie DUBUISSON-QUELLIER

2. The circular economy: A strategic issue for firms

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Ecodesign, a key tool for the circular economy
Christian BRODHAG

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The practice of the circular economy at Michelin
Dominique AIMON and Estelle PANIER

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Implementing the circular economy at Renault
Jean-Philippe HERMINE

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Involved in recycling : The strategy of a group producing strategic mineral products
Alain ROLLAT

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The development of recycling: Potentials and obstacles
Jean-Luc PETITHUGUENIN

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The limits of recycling given a rise in the demand for raw materials
François GROSSE

3. The circular economy, an opportunity for local authorities and local employment

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Regions in a circular economy: A call for projects to further this ecological, industrial, territorial approach
Jean-Jack QUEYRANNE

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Re-employing, repairing, reusing: The environmental, ecological and social issues
Anémone BERÈS

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Household appliances: Manufacturers work out strategies for repairs
Gérard SALOMMEZ

Miscellany

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France’s energy balance sheet for 2013

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Issue editors: Virgine Schwarz and Patrick Souet