The essence of new development philosophy is sustainable development. To achieve global sustainability we need to stop thinking of ecological and economic goals as being in conflict. Ecological economics sees the human economy as part of a larger whole. Better exploitation of valuable material resources,in business process of production and in their management of this production process usually named as a waste,can bring economic and environmental benefits. „Linear model“ based on assumption limitlessness and easy availability of resources,must experience a serious transformation. The basic postulates of such a system is characterized by tendency towards effective use,recovery,recycling and reuse of resources in order to limit negative environmental footprints of the European economy,but also reduce costs in economic activities with the objective of economic growth. Circular economy,which is a kind of alternative to worn model of linear economy based on the principle: „take,produce,consume,trash,“ the new hope for both the EU and the Republic of Croatia. The use of circular economy certainly be interested and citizens of Split-Dalmatia County because of inadequate waste management is the biggest problem of environmental in Croatia. Therefore,considered that the transition from „linear“ concept to the concept of „Circular economy“ is necessary for the realization of programme of sucessful use of material resources in the context of Europa 2020 strategy,which amy provide sustainable and inclusive the growth.