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# 5.1 Selection process

### Checklist

* [ ] Can you combine the total cost of ownership and circular economy related value in one analysis to maximise value?
* [ ] How can you create a negotiation environment which fosters innovation and problem solving – two essential ingredients for a circular economy?
* [ ] How can you ensure that all parties in the negotiation have the best possible understanding of the circular economy and available solutions being sought so that the outcome is mutually beneficial?
* [ ] Can you conduct trade-off and sensitivity simulations in order to understand different scenarios and the circular economy value vs. the up-front monetary cost?

> CASE EXAMPLES (TBC)