This research aims to analyze by means of a state of the art (collection of articles of truthful information of researches, works and reports of persons specialized or with knowledge in related matters), with the revision of eighty articles and the selection of thirty sources of different aspects such as concepts, policies, fundamental principles, success stories, ecodesign among others related to implementation, progress and potential of the country in terms of the circular economy. That is why the circular economy is seen as innovative, allowing us to be competitive in a market that is constantly changing, Colombia being a country with opportunities and potential in terms of this model, which proposes the use of clean energy, sustainable products and services, unlike the current model which is composed of extracting, using and discarding. This research allows to show the different tools that provide post-consumption for its implementation without neglecting the economic benefits, mainly environmental due to their incorporation into the value chain, in the exploitation and generation of new products and as green businesses are the best option a country can take as a path to the growth and development of its economy.