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

et al.

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

Circular Economy Research in the COVID-19 Era: a Review and the Road Ahead DOI Creative Commons
Abderahman Rejeb, Karim Rejeb, Andrea Appolloni

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Circular Economy and Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 3(4), P. 2127 - 2157

Published: March 27, 2023

The onset of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in a major crisis that severely impacted numerous economic, environmental, and social aspects human life. During pandemic, potential circular economy (CE) gained increasing attention as prospective remedy for sustainability problems. This systematic literature review charts CE research COVID-19 era. To this end, 160 journal articles were selected from Scopus database. performance indicators determined described through bibliometric analysis. Moreover, conceptual structure was identified via keyword co-occurrence network. Based on bibliographic coupling, focus era revolves mainly around five thematic areas, including: (1) waste management; (2) digitalization sustainable supply chain (3) impact food systems; (4) development goals, smart cities, bioeconomy; (5) closed-loop chains. Overall, contributes to enriching by determining main areas future directions can help advance transition reduce similar disasters future.

Language: Английский

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Acceptance of circular entrepreneurship: Employees’ perceptions on organizations’ transition to the circular economy DOI
George Bogdan Drăgan, Wissal Ben Arfi, Victor Tiberius

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Journal of Business Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 173, P. 114461 - 114461

Published: Dec. 30, 2023

Language: Английский

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The appeal of the circular economy revisited: on track for transformative change or enabler of moral licensing? DOI Creative Commons
Hans Eickhoff

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: Feb. 23, 2024

Abstract The proposal of an economy that is circular and without the need for material or energy input has irresistible appeal to those who recognize precautionary concept planetary boundaries acknowledge resources are limited. Thus, in public discourse, its narrative outperforms other lines arguments when it comes keeping radical critics destructive extractivism growth imperative check averting discussion degrowth, post-growth, systemic alternatives by larger segments population government bodies. Moreover, myth a additional benefit can win over parts environmental movement apprehensive transformative change, particularly urban milieus middle class enjoys privileges current social order. In this paper, I argue tends hinder necessary transformation while entailing wide range specific measures deserve be recognized their merit.

Language: Английский

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Economic geography’s contribution to understanding the circular economy DOI
Sébastien Bourdin, André Torre

Journal of Economic Geography, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 24, 2024

Abstract This article explores the role of evolutionary economic geography in enhancing understanding and implementation circular economy (CE). By incorporating spatial territorial dimensions into CE research, this study emphasizes significant influence geographical factors on achieving environmental objectives. The research highlights importance localizing practices contributions proximity theory governance promoting collaborative networks that are crucial for success. Furthermore, introduces concept Territorial Circular Ecosystems, which provides a framework analyzing regional variations interplay between local actors, resources, institutional support deployment CE. findings offer fresh insights policymakers researchers, advocating place-based policies to address challenges optimize sustainability strategies.

Language: Английский

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5

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

et al.

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

Citations

21