CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Reduce, recycle, reinvent growth models
Between 2025 and 2030, the circular economy is becoming a strategic pillar of industrial and environmental policies in both France and India. In response to pressure on resources, rising waste volumes, and climate requirements, linear models (produce–consume–dispose) are gradually giving way to approaches based on reuse, recycling, eco-design, and resource recovery.
France and India share a common ambition: to turn environmental constraints into economic, industrial, and technological opportunities by structuring high-performing, value-creating circular value chains.
France-India Analysis
France
France is ahead in structuring the circular economy, with:
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demanding regulatory and standards frameworks,
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well-organised value chains (recycling, energy recovery, reuse),
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recognised expertise in eco-design, waste management, and resource efficiency,
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a strong ecosystem of innovative players, from large groups to specialised SMEs.
France positions itself as a laboratory for circular solutions, integrating technological innovation, industrial performance, and environmental requirements.
India
India faces major challenges related to:
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demographic and urban growth,
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the rapid increase in waste volumes,
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pressure on natural resources.
At the same time, the country has strong potential to:
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develop large-scale recycling value chains,
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industrialise waste recovery solutions,
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integrate circular models into industry and construction,
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attract technological partnerships and targeted investment.
USD 2 trillion
global economic value potential of the circular economy by 2030.
+70 %
Expected increase in urban waste in India by 2030, reinforcing the urgency of circular solutions.
– 45 %
potential for CO₂ emission reduction through circular models in industry and construction.
Top 10
European: France's position among the most advanced countries in terms of recycling and recovery.
Common strategic challenges
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securing resources and raw materials,
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waste reduction and optimisation of material flows,
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industrialisation of recycling and recovery,
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integration of the circular economy into industrial value chains,
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local value creation and sustainable jobs.
FIBC Perspective
The circular economy represents a structuring axis of France–India cooperation, at the crossroads of environmental, industrial, and economic challenges. It offers a privileged ground for partnerships combining French expertise, Indian scale, and innovative solutions.
FIBC acts as a structuring and matchmaking platform, facilitating:
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exchanges between industrial players, investors, and public stakeholders,
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identification of high-impact circular projects,
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the building of sustainable and economically viable partnerships.
By fostering dialogue and alignment among stakeholders, FIBC helps make the circular economy a concrete lever for responsible growth within the France–India corridor.
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Residential
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Infrastructure
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