Fondazione GRINS
Growing Resilient,
Inclusive and Sustainable
Galleria Ugo Bassi 1, 40121, Bologna, IT
C.F/P.IVA 91451720378
Finanziato dal Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza (PNRR), Missione 4 (Infrastruttura e ricerca), Componente 2 (Dalla Ricerca all’Impresa), Investimento 1.3 (Partnership Estese), Tematica 9 (Sostenibilità economica e finanziaria di sistemi e territori).
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The shift towards a Circular Economy (CE) is increasing, especially at the regional level, although comparable local indicators remain scarce. This study investigates how households, firms, and public administrations have promoted the CE across Italian regions. Using regional data from ISTAT, ISPRA, and OpenCoesione for 2015 and 2019—marking the first European Union Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP)—we developed synthetic indicators through Principal Component Analysis (PCA). Results reaffirm the North–South divide but also reveal subtler regional differences. The proposed framework supports local monitoring of the circular transition and highlights critical data and policy gaps to enhance regional efforts.
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This study was funded by the European Union - NextGenerationEU, in the framework of the GRINS - Growing Resilient, INclusive and Sustainable project (GRINS PE00000018). The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, nor can the European Union be held responsible for them.
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