This review identifies weaknesses in the conceptual grounding of circular economy and its relation to sustainable development, arguing for a revised set of values and principles for the design, implementation and evaluation of a sustainable circular economy. It proposes a framework of ten principles covering the relation between nature and society, reduced resource use, transformational production, multi-dimensional value creation and prosperity, transforming consumption, citizen participation, coordinated and multi-level change, plurality of solutions, revised political economy, and whole system assessments.

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This is a strong and thought-provoking review that makes a significant contribution to the field, urging for more comprehensive implementation of the principles of sustainable development into the principles and practices of circular economy. However, some ideas such as the ability to restore or regenerate natural capital are still questionable in the light of limited scientific evidence, requiring deeper critical reflection and analysis.