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Vol 14, Issue 1, 2025
Pages: 13 - 20
Original Scientific Paper
Quality in Business Editor: Sabahudin Jašarević
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Published: 03.06.2025. Original Scientific Paper Quality in Business Editor: Sabahudin Jašarević

IMPORTANCE OF MEASUREMENTS FOR CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND GREEN TRANSITION

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Samir Lemeš Orcid logo
Samir Lemeš

University of Zenica , Zenica , Bosnia and Herzegovina

Abstract

Measurements are absolutely essential to drive and monitor both the circular economy and the green transition. By quantifying resource flows, waste generation, emissions, and overall efficiency, measurements create a common language for stakeholders — businesses, policymakers, investors, and communities — to understand where improvements are needed, track progress over time, and benchmark performance against defined targets. This paper ties together the economic, engineering, and design aspects of measurement in the circular economy and green transition. It emphasizes why accurate measurements are critical, explains the role of calibration, and highlights modern trends in metrology.

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