System Dynamics Simulator
The Circular Chemical Economy System Dynamics Scenario Simulator was developed using publicly available data and insights from stakeholder workshops. It captures diverse stakeholder perspectives on key system components to help understand endogenous system dynamics, key influencing factors, and policy levers. We invite you to explore dynamic scenarios and visualise outcomes through these interactive charts on our System Dynamics Interface. Adjust parameters using the sliders to see how different factors impact the transition to a circular economy.
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How the Simulator Supports Decision-Making
The Simulator is a decision support tool for policy scenario experimentation through simulations, which can offer several benefits for decision-makers:
- Holistic view – Gain a comprehensive understanding of how system components are interconnected.
- Policy testing – Simulate the effects of different interventions and policies to identify effective strategies before real-world implementation.
- Improved decision-making – Enhance foresight to anticipate and mitigate long-term consequences.
- Identifying leverage points – Discover key leverage points in a system, places where small changes can lead to significant impacts.
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Key Insights from the System Dynamics Simulator
- Incentive policies are critical – Circular products buying rate and recycling rates are highly influenced by economic incentives and green procurement policies.
- Consumer awareness drives adoption – Increased awareness of the environmental and safety benefits of circular products shifts willingness to buy and purchasing habits.
- Balancing Quality and Cost – While safety and quality perceptions influence consumers, price incentives remain essential to overcoming cost barriers.
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System Dynamics Interface Technical Report
This technical document outlines the System Dynamics model designed to support policy implementation by exploring strategies for the transition to a circular economy in the UK chemical manufacturing sector. This project combines rigorous system modelling with accessible web technologies, bridging academic research and practical decision-making through dynamic, data-driven simulations.
System Dynamics Simulation Report
This technical report presents a System Dynamics simulation model which captures the complex interactions between policy interventions, market dynamics, and consumer behaviours in the UK chemical sector.
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