**Dimensions** * *[[Tool Attributes]]:* #canvas #user-guidance #simple-graphic #research-driven * *[[Stakeholders]]:* #private-sector #entrepreneurs * *[[Value Generation]]:* #circular-economy #life-cycle * *[[Sustainability Strategy]]:* #ideation #value-analysis #mapping-activities #business-models The Circular Business Model Planning tool and and its [guide](https://portal.research.lu.se/portal/files/71404598/CBM_Planning_Tool_Guide_Class.pdf) . It is a #framework developed to help design a business model that maintains and capitalizes on the embedded value in products for as long as possible, this tool integrates #business-model thinking with #circular principles to support the business model planning across a product's #life-cycle. The tool gathers ideas regarding after sale such as: - collect & reintegrate - first sale (enabling prolonged useful life) - additional sales of the product or parts - material recovery ![[Previous Versions/Version 1/Files/Screenshot 2021-09-20 at 6.02.39 PM.png]] Related information in Circular [[Previous Versions/Version 1/3 - collections/business models and business design]] tools.