A Study on Circular Economy Implementation in China

Abstract: As one of the most well-known concepts concern with sustainable development, circular economy (CE) has been implemented in many countries since the end of last century. As one of the biggest developing countries, China achieved rapid economical growth associated with significant natural resource consumption and environmental degradation. Recognizing nation’s sustainable development needs a well coordinated economic growth and environment protection, China’s top administration heightened attention on ecological modernization, green growth, and low carbon development with a national circular economy strategy. In this research, with a purpose of better future practice of CE, we introduce the progress and status of CE implication in China, including introductions of CE supporting laws and regulations and a case study to provide readers a clearer view of the relevant issues in China.