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About ACE

Academics for Circular Economy (ACE) is a growing international network of early-career researchers and PhD students dedicated to advancing the circular economy (CE) through interdisciplinary academic research and collaboration.

Since our initial launch in 2022, we've grown into a vibrant community of over 130 members from 20+ countries and institutions, spanning Europe, Asia, South America, and beyond.

Our research covers a wide range of CE topics—from ecodesign, digital transitions, and entrepreneurship to material recovery, business model innovation, LCA, and policy analysis.

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ACE is part of the ECESP Coordination Group (2025–2028)

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