The document discusses 5 main business models that contribute to a circular economy: 1) Life span models focus on extending the life of products and components. 2) Waste value models make use of byproducts and waste. 3) Platform models enable sharing and optimal use of assets. 4) Circular input models use renewable energy and materials. 5) Product as service models offer products through a service, like leasing.

1. What is the Circular Economy?

2. Five main business models + sub-types
Life span
models
Waste value
models
Platform
models
Circular input
models
Product as
service models
Source: adapted from Accenture (2015)