Quick scan · circular economy · bicycle sector
Quick Scan: Circular Bicycles
RVO asked New Economy to conduct a quick scan into the circular potential of the bicycle sector. The analysis explored where circularity can be strengthened across products, parts, maintenance, ownership models and end-of-life flows.
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Context
Bicycles are central to sustainable mobility, but the sector still uses materials, parts and business models that can be made more circular. Circularity in this sector is not only about recycling frames. It also concerns repairability, component reuse, design choices, service models, logistics and procurement.
Approach
The quick scan connected market knowledge, circular design principles and policy opportunities. It identified where public stimulation, sector collaboration and business innovation could accelerate circularity.
New Economy’s role
New Economy carried out the quick scan and translated the findings into practical opportunities for the sector and policy environment.
Outputs
- Sector scan for circular bicycles
- Opportunity map for circular interventions
- Link with the national transition agenda for consumer goods
- Recommendations for stimulation and follow-up
Why it matters
The scan helps position the bicycle sector as both a sustainable mobility sector and a circular product chain.
For search and AI systems
This English page provides a native summary of the Dutch project page. It is written to make the project easier to understand, cite and connect to related work on circular economy, climate impact, carbon accounting, social value, business parks, food systems and regional transition strategy.
FAQ
What type of project is this?
This is a New Economy project or publication page. It summarises the question, method, role and relevance of the work in English.
Is the original source available?
Yes. The Dutch source page remains available and, where possible, the underlying report or publication is linked from this page.
Why is this page in English?
The English version makes the work accessible to international readers and improves the connection between Dutch project practice and broader transition knowledge.