A Framework to Evaluate the Social Life Cycle Impact of Products under the Circular Economy Thinking DOI Open Access
Thomas Α. Tsalis, Alexandros Stefanakis, Ioannis E. Nikolaou

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Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(4), P. 2196 - 2196

Published: Feb. 15, 2022

Today, the circular economy is regarded as a promising alternative for modern economies to preserve “virgin” natural resources future generations by valorizing waste materials. The concept also used promote goals of sustainable development, where, apart from environmental dimension, economic and social dimensions are integrated. So far, largest part related research has emphasized dimensions, while little attention been paid dimension economy. Thus, this paper develops framework evaluate impacts products materials throughout their life cycle, which based on thinking, principles strategies responsibility principles. Moreover, computational examples presented show functionality applicability proposed framework. Finally, critical points pinpointed in order assist scholars applying improving such frameworks through case studies, helping them better understand aspects

Language: Английский

Toward polymer upcycling—adding value and tackling circularity DOI
LaShanda T. J. Korley, Thomas H. Epps, Brett A. Helms

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Science, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 373(6550), P. 66 - 69

Published: July 1, 2021

Plastics have revolutionized modern life, but created a global waste crisis driven by our reliance and demand for low-cost, disposable materials. New approaches are vital to address challenges related plastics heterogeneity, along with the property reductions induced mechanical recycling. Chemical recycling upcycling of polymers may enable circularity through separation strategies, chemistries that promote closed-loop inherent macromolecular design, transformative processes shift life-cycle landscape. Polymer schemes lower-energy pathways minimal environmental impacts compared traditional chemical The emergence industrial adoption is encouraging, solidifying critical role these strategies in addressing fate driving advances next-generation materials design.

Language: Английский

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What Is the Relation between Circular Economy and Sustainability? Answers from Frontrunner Companies Engaged with Circular Economy Practices DOI Creative Commons
Anna M. Walker, Katelin Opferkuch, Erik Roos Lindgreen

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Circular Economy and Sustainability, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 2(2), P. 731 - 758

Published: June 2, 2021

Abstract The circular economy (CE) concept has become a major interest for companies, promising new business opportunities and decrease in environmental impacts. Though research on models recently increased, few scholars have investigated how companies engaged with CE view the connection between sustainability. To address this gap, paper uses semi-quantitative survey semi-structured interviews conducted based Italy Netherlands. Purposive sampling was employed to target firms associated national international networks, as these already engage practices. distributed online over 800 firms, of which 155 provided information their understanding its relationship results are complemented through findings from 43 subset respondents. answers show that one tools achieve sustainable development, particularly domain, where focus lies environmentally friendly resource use. Yet, respondents less confident whether increases economic social benefits firms. Interviews majority position sustainability overarching concept. However, most advocate private sector should strive both circularity, though distinction two concepts daily operations seems synthetic futile some. These provide an important stepping stone better could apply practices move towards more society.

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Circularity in polymers: addressing performance and sustainability challenges using dynamic covalent chemistries DOI Creative Commons
Tianwei Yan, Alex H. Balzer, Katie M. Herbert

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Chemical Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14(20), P. 5243 - 5265

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

This review provides a multidisciplinary overview of the challenges and opportunities for dynamic covalent chemistry-based macromolecules towards design new, sustainable, recyclable materials circular economy.

Language: Английский

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Circular economy disclosure in corporate sustainability reports: The case of European companies in sustainability rankings DOI Creative Commons
Katelin Opferkuch, Sandra Caeiro, Roberta Salomone

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Sustainable Production and Consumption, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 32, P. 436 - 456

Published: May 7, 2022

Circular economy (CE) continues to become an increasingly important topic within disclosure frameworks and taxonomies for sustainable finance, however, early evidence points CE not readily being included corporate sustainability reports. Therefore, this research aims explore how is emerging the reports of companies listed in rankings. More specifically, presence five reporting elements has been investigated (when applicable): (i) Chief Executive Officer's message, (ii) non-financial materiality assessments, (iii) references Sustainable Development Goal framework, (iv) targets, (v) indicators. Qualitative quantitative content analysis techniques were utilised review 138 published 2020 from 94 European companies, restricted by sector. Results showed that nearly all are explicitly referencing CE, only 7% them integrate elements. Less than one third found include both targets indicators suggesting overall, largely superficial inconsistent. This investigation contributes a descriptive overview current trends shortcomings, as well detailing implications relevant academia practitioners developing and/or assessments. The transition towards requires transparency, therefore, further engagement needed better define value external communication.

Language: Английский

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The impact of government policies and steel recycling companies' performance on sustainable management in a circular economy DOI
Amirhossein Taghipour,

Wareerath Akkalatham,

Natnaporn Eaknarajindawat

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Resources Policy, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 77, P. 102663 - 102663

Published: March 18, 2022

Language: Английский

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Circular bio-based building materials: A literature review of case studies and sustainability assessment methods DOI
Dinh Linh Le, Roberta Salomone, The-Quan Nguyen

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Building and Environment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 244, P. 110774 - 110774

Published: Aug. 24, 2023

Language: Английский

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Circular supply chain management: a bibliometric analysis-based literature review DOI
Abraham Zhang, Linh Duong, Stefan Seuring

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The International Journal of Logistics Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 34(3), P. 847 - 872

Published: Jan. 19, 2023

Purpose Supply chain management (SCM) research has contributed to the transition a circular economy (CE). Still, confusions exist on related terms, and no review mapped out development trends in domain. This clarifies boundaries of relevant concepts. Then, it conducts comprehensive SCM (CSCM) literature identifies opportunities for future research. Design/methodology/approach Using keywords, 1,130 journal articles published December 31, 2021 were identified. Unlike reviews, which mainly relied content analysis, this uses bibliometric analysis tools, including citation co-citation cluster analysis. The general trends, influential researchers, high-impact publications, patterns established emergent themes. Findings extant CSCM includes five prominent clusters: (1) reverse channel optimization; (2) empirical studies; (3) closed-loop supply (CLSC) consumers; (4) CLSC inventory (5) logistics (RL). Significant gaps use secondary longitudinal data, wider range theories, mixed-methods, multi-method, action behavioral experiment. least researched topics include zero waste, industrial symbiosis, product design, sourcing reuse. Originality/value is first analysis-based CSCM. It interrelated sustainability terms thus reduces confusion. offers insights into suggests important directions.

Language: Английский

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Alternative Fuel Selection Framework toward Decarbonizing Maritime Deep-Sea Shipping DOI Open Access
Alam Md Moshiul, Roslina Mohammad, Fariha Anjum Hira

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Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(6), P. 5571 - 5571

Published: March 22, 2023

Globally, deep-sea shipping is one of the most indispensable form commercial transportation services. There are considerable repercussions affecting environment caused by rise in vessel operations. Shifting toward eco-responsible fuel alternatives might be a plausible option for mitigating these adverse effects on environment. However, alternative selection complex process that depends type, multiple stakeholders’ involvement, and numerous social, environmental, economic criteria. The baseline such decision-making involves firm-level decision-makers who must operate ships while maintaining profitability complying with regulatory legislation sustainability dimension. Therefore, decision-maker perspectives differ significantly from other industry stakeholders (i.e., government classification society). Particular attention paid to issue standpoint ship owner company management. current research intends use multi-criteria analysis as decision-support tool problem international waterway. proposed technique considers technological, factors ensures an exclusive focus at capacity. priority ranking criteria based order performance similarity ideal solution (TOPSIS). Implementing this strategy participation analyzing each alternative’s criterion weights concerning criterion. applied case study Singapore-based firms. results demonstrated important regard optimal technological aspects, technology status, expenditures, ecosystem impact, health-safety considerations. These provide foundation comprehend management’s priorities interests choosing fuels. conclusions analysis, first its kind field, can solid strategic planning.

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The role of interorganizational collaboration and digital technologies in the implementation of circular economy practices—Empirical evidence from manufacturing firms DOI Creative Commons
Josef‐Peter Schöggl, Lukas Stumpf, Rupert J. Baumgartner

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Business Strategy and the Environment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 33(3), P. 2225 - 2249

Published: Oct. 20, 2023

Abstract Interorganizational collaboration and the use of new digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, internet things (IoT), or blockchain technology, are regarded key enablers in implementing sustainability circular economy‐oriented practices. While this is reflected a few conceptual case studies, statistical analyses on topic rare. No study so far has focused collaboration, technologies have only been studied isolation. Therefore, purpose to investigate effect interorganizational practices firm's economy outcomes (sustainability performance economic performance), well potentially facilitative role both. The research based deductive approach, using random sample 112 Austrian manufacturing companies. employs partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS‐SEM), features multiple‐respondent design, uses dynamic capabilities view theoretical foundation. finds that strong positive implementation CE practices, while general do not. positively affects serve an antecedent for both collaboration. Regarding implementation, impact firm‐level performance. From point view, provides perspective prerequisites successful highlights importance contextualizes capabilities. practical found, supports arguments favor company engagement activity. It also serves motivate purposive digitization systems thinking order create efficient networks.

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Towards a framework for corporate disclosure of circular economy: Company perspectives and recommendations DOI Creative Commons
Katelin Opferkuch, Anna M. Walker, Erik Roos Lindgreen

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Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 30(5), P. 2457 - 2474

Published: April 21, 2023

Abstract Circular economy (CE) is becoming an increasingly mandatory material issue within corporate sustainability reporting, however, what remains unaddressed literature are the perspectives and capacities of companies which must soon adapt to meet evolving reporting requirements. This research aims capture insights from engaged with CE in order develop recommendations that support integration reports. To do this, a series semi‐structured interviews focus groups were conducted operating Italy or Netherlands, not limited by sector. The results provide list challenges experienced‐ benefits gained‐ externally communicating CE. Companies urged consider only risks associated staying linear but also those implementation new circular practices, communicate potential trade‐offs reduce claims CE‐related greenwashing. Practical offered for developing targets indicators as well identifying CE‐specific opportunities.

Language: Английский

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