Circular Economy & the Furniture industry : The state-of-the-art in the EU & Sweden

This paper outlines the state-of-the-art of the furniture industry in relation to circular economy while highlighting policies, initiatives, actors, opinions and scenarios. It has emerged that several initiatives exist but also divergent options on future sustainable development paths. Therefore, recommendations are offered for the industry by pointing at some potential opportunities to progress in its “circular journey”. This report was developed during the “Framtidsscenarier för cirkulära möbelflöden” project that was funded by Västra Götaland Regional Council. The document should be read in connection with the project final report (RISE Report 2021:55)