Circular Economy Quality Criteria In the Kokkola Industrial Park : Case study: Boliden Kokkola

Abstract

The conscious and unconscious destruction of the planet Earth has proven the need for better pro-cesses and habits to counter the status quo. Dealing with global warming requires more than just tackling the consequences but addressing the problem from the get-go. This demands engineering processes that diminish the cradle to the grave mentality. The geometric increase in human popula-tion and the diminishing resources demand a better way of doing things not just for the present gen-eration but also generations to come.

This thesis work elaborates on the concepts that have gradually shaped the circular economy with working examples around Europe. This report reviews the Circular economy (CE) indicators at the macro and micro levels not forgetting the CE indicators classification framework. Th main target was presenting the circularity around the Kokkola industrial park specifically in Boliden.