To ensure a healthy planet and strong economy for current and future generations, a transition to a circular economy is needed. A circular economy is characterised by a system of closed loop processes. Ideally no waste is created, renewable energy sources are used, and raw materials, components and products retain their value. This transition asks for innovative engineering solutions that require a new way of thinking.

More specifically, circular engineers assess and optimise the entire lifecycle of products, processes and services. They use the concepts of reduce, reuse, remake, repair and recycle to generate technical solutions that reduce or eliminate the ecological footprint.