A Study on the Types of the Circular Economy

AbstractAs an alternative for sustainable development, the circular economy is currently attracting great attention from many countries and regions, and is supported by various theories and practices. This paper aims to classify circular economy forms according to various markers. To this end, the authors explain the theoretical and practical background, and based on this, distinguish the circular economy form according to various signs. The research clarified that the types of circular economy can be classified according to the realization way and level, the realization target and method from the perspective of circular economy practice and theory implemented and discussed around the world. This classification is meaningful in that it systemizes the circular economy type realized by various circular economy-related theories and practices from a new angle scientifically and theoretically, and helps regions and countries to realize the circular economy form suitable for the actual situation.