D4.1 Evidence-based narratives no.1

This document contains evidence-based narratives within the area of "Circular Economy by a Systemic Approach to Eco-Innovation". The materials found herein has been compiled on request of the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) with reference to the project RECREATE. Data were obtained from a bariety of different sources, including both published and unpublished works, but mainly consitute the result of desk research.