Ways out of the value gap

Circle Economy's "Circularity Gap Report 2026 - The Value Gap" emphasizes that global resource produc-tivity has not been increasing for a decade. More and more material is being used without any real effi-ciency gains. The current Circularity Gap Report therefore no longer focuses on the use of secondary raw materials. Rather, it examines the extent of avoidable loss of value due to linear and inefficient economic practices.