Why circularity gap Matters

The planet supplies more than 300 billion tonnes of natural resources each year, yet we consume about 500 billion tonnes of virgin materials annually. This imbalance stems from the prevailing linear economy model: extract, use, and discard.



Why We Need Change

This approach is unsustainable. To secure a lasting future, we must move away from the take-make-dispose system and transition toward a circular economy that keeps materials and resources in active use for as long as possible.


Key Statistics

500B

tonnes of virgin materials consumed annually

6.9%

global materials reused or repurposed

90%

materials wasted after a single use

Strategic Importance of Circularity Gap for Business

Ignoring the need for change exposes businesses to long-term risks and threatens the sustainability of our planet. Increasing supply-chain volatility, tighter regulations, and evolving expectations from investors all point to the necessity of circular, resilient strategies.



Why Action Is Essential

Global material extraction exceeds 300 billion tonnes annually, yet only about 7% is reused.
Global circularity has declined from 9.1% in 2018 to 6.9%, widening the circularity gap.
Material use drives a substantial share of greenhouse gas emissions.
A significant portion of biodiversity loss is tied to how we extract and process resources.
The construction sector contributes a large share of emissions but also holds strong potential for circular improvements.
The textile industry consumes vast amounts of non-renewable resources annually, with only a very small fraction recycled into new garments.

EPR Sri Lanka: Powering a Closed Loop Future

How We Close the Circularity Gap

EPR Private Limited operates through three interconnected sustainability loops—our core circular model—designed to accelerate Sri Lanka’s transition toward a fully circular economy and help CloseTheGap.



Three Sustainability Loops

Resource
Recovery
Circular
Innovation
Sustainable
Partnerships

Meet EPR Private Limited — Your Partner in a Circular Future

We blend smart data, efficient networks, and strong alliances to keep materials circulating. Our approach is built around three simple loops that drive circularity and sustainability.


Prevent

Optimize

Take-Back



Together, these loops work to close the circularity gap by keeping resources in use for as long as possible.


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