<p>Charlotte is the first city in the United States to make a commitment to adopting the circular economy as a public sector strategy. In its circular future, all of the material resources that now end up in landfills will be the basis for Charlotte’s next industrial revolution. The city of Charlotte is currently landfilling around 88% of its waste streams, representing a large potential for revenue and jobs particularly for socio-economically disadvantaged communities. In order to improve this number, the city collaborated with Metabolic to develop a circular strategy. Based on best practices from the US and Europe, it suggests five initiatives centered on recycling and innovation. It is estimated that these five short-term initiatives can generate almost 500 jobs and divert around 15% of current landfill waste. Over the long term, Charlotte aims to become a regional leader in circularity to bridge social gaps and reduce waste.</p>