The circular economy ecosystem in Morocco Empirical study

Abstract

The circular economy is a serious way to overcome the shortcomings of the linear economy. The credo of the circular economy is to transform waste into resources and extend the life of products and materials. Its objective is to overcome the problem of the depletion of resources, by creating innovative products, services, and business models, taking into account all flows throughout the life of a product or service. This research aims to make an overall assessment of the ecosystem of the circular economy in Morocco, which has taken off since the 2000s. The ecosystem encompasses all the international conventions that Morocco has ratified and which constitute a solid foundation for the development of the circular economy in this country. The ecosystem also integrates the institutional and regulatory frameworks that frame the sustainability and circulation of the economy in Morocco. We also conducted qualitative research with 22 industrial moroccans companies to understand their experience of transitioning from a linear to a circular economy.