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# 1.3 Risks and opportunities

Circular economy risks and opportunities can vary significantly from one type of goods or service to another and from one supplier base to another. 

### Checklist

* [ ] Can you consider the following aspects in relation to your sourcing need: 
  * [ ] technical aspects;
  * [ ] compliance culture; 
  * [ ] sourcing locations; 
  * [ ] supply chain capability / capacity; 
  * [ ] the need to develop an after-market? 
* [ ] What are the circular economy related risks and opportunities addressed by the sourcing process in question?