Table 1 Comparison of different circularity indicators and their objectives based on the criteria elaborated by Elia et al. [10]
Approach | Considered circularity objectives | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reducing input and use of natural resources | Increasing share of renewable and recyclable resources | Reducing emissions | Reducing valuable material losses | Increasing the products’ durability | |
Circular Economy Index [5] | X | ||||
Circularity [27] | X | ||||
Reuse potential indicator [30] | X | ||||
Remanufacturing product profiles [17] | X | ||||
Material circularity indicator [12] | X | X | X | X | |
Circularity indicator [28] | X | X | X | X | |