Circular Economy
Resource scarcity, rising raw material prices, and regulatory pressure are making the circular economy a strategic success factor today. A true circular economy means more than just recycling – it requires new processes, products, and business models. We support companies in transforming their value creation back into cycles, reducing environmental impact and costs, and at the same time opening up new market opportunities.
Resource scarcity, rising raw material prices, and regulatory pressure are making the circular economy a strategic success factor today. A true circular economy means more than just recycling – it requires new processes, products, and business models.
We support companies in transforming their value creation back into cycles, reducing environmental impact and costs, and at the same time opening up new market opportunities.
Your benefits at a glance
Optimized resource use
Material input and waste are reduced, recycling rates are increased, and the efficient use of raw materials is promoted
Economic efficiency
Cost reduction and long-term increase in profitability through process optimization along the value chain
Innovative business models
New products, services or revenue sources through circular concepts such as product-as-a-service, take-back systems or reconditioning
Strategic planning & action security
Clear roadmap instead of individual measures with vision, goals and KPI monitoring
Flexibility & practicality
Services modular and tailored to your needs - from simple status analysis to complete implementation
Status quo analysis
Proven framework for evaluating current processes, resource flows and circular potentials at company and product level
Benchmarking & best‑practice analysis
Comparison with peer group and industry standards, identification of potentials for realizing competitive advantages
Strategy & business model design
Development of circularity strategies and circular business models
Competence building
Empowering employees to think circularly – training on methods, best practices and implementation
Monitoring, KPIs & Reporting
Establishment of control variables, regular performance reviews and integration with sustainability reporting
Our Services
Status quo analysis
Proven framework (Circular Excellence Assessment) for evaluating current processes, resource flows and circular potentials at company and product level
Benchmarking & best‑practice analysis
Comparison with peer group and industry standards, identification of potentials for realizing competitive advantages
Strategy & business model design
Development of circularity strategies and circular business models
Competence building
Empowering employees to think circularly – training on methods, best practices and implementation
Monitoring, KPIs & Reporting
Establishment of control variables, regular performance reviews and integration with sustainability reporting
With a well thought-out Circular Economy strategy, you can transform linear business models into sustainable value creation - ecologically, economically and for the future.
"With a well thought-out Circular Economy strategy, you can transform linear business models into sustainable value creation - ecologically, economically and for the future."
Frequently asked questions
Which areas, products or material flows are suitable for circular approaches?
Potential for circular approaches can be found in almost all areas, products, or material flows. It is therefore worthwhile to take a holistic view of the entire value creation process in order to systematically identify opportunities and implement them in a targeted manner.
What is the Circular Excellence Assessment?
The Circular Excellence Assessment is a framework developed by Nextra to assess the status quo with regard to the circularity of products and the anchoring of circular economy principles at the company level. Using defined criteria and indicators, strengths, gaps, and starting points are identified that make it possible to systematically increase the Circular Economy Performance.
How economical are circular economy measures?
Circular Economy measures often lead to cost savings. The reuse of materials, more efficient use of resources, and reduction of waste can lower production costs, while at the same time reducing risks due to material shortages or rising raw material prices. At the same time, circular approaches often open up new business models, for example through product-as-a-service systems, take-back programs, or innovative recycling solutions that can create additional value.
What possibilities are there to meaningfully measure successes and savings?
Successes and savings through Circular Economy can be measured using quantitative and qualitative key figures. These include, for example, material savings, waste reduction, cost effects, CO₂ savings, and indicators for product life or recycling rates. With structured monitoring, companies can understand the impact of their measures, identify optimization potential, and continuously increase their Circular Economy Performance.
Contact us
Dr. Martin Granzow
Managing Director Founder | Nextra Consulting
