Brazil squandering its potential

The Circularity Gap Report Brazil by Circle Economy shows that the Brazilian economy is strongly linear. Only 1.3 percent of the materials used are secondary raw materials, well below the global average of 6.9 percent. The report identifies great potential for transformation through regenerative agriculture, industrial symbioses and circular building material flows. The national circular economy strategy launched in 2024 provides a framework, but requires con-crete targets and cross-sectoral action.