Drivers and barriers in the transition from a linear economy to a circular economy

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 341, P. 130865 - 130865

Published: Feb. 12, 2022

A paradigm shift from a linear economy to circular is crucial reduce pressure on the environment and improve security of supply primary raw materials. Under this new paradigm, governed by imperatives "reduce, reuse, recycle", extraction resources minimised extending useful life existing This paper seeks identify drivers barriers circularisation provide guidance for effective policies hasten transition it. The innovative contribution made area research empirical evidence it provides role played economic, social, environmental factors in economy. To achieve this, yearly data 2010 2019, panel 19 European Union countries were analysed employing Panel-Corrected Standard Errors estimator, which was shown be an appropriate estimator data's characteristics. material use rate used as proxy main findings suggest that age distribution country significant predictor Older people tend reluctant change their behaviour, while young are more inclined move away so-called 'take-make-waste' extractive industrial model. Policies directed older sensibilize them benefits importance thus required. When per capita income increases, propensity accept products containing recycled materials decreases. finding merits particular attention policymakers. In turn, inequality makes moving toward difficult. Those middle-income bracket likely exhibit green implies they aware issues.

Language: Английский

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Green recovery in the mature manufacturing industry: The role of the green-circular premium and sustainability certification in innovative efforts

Ecological Economics, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 193, P. 107311 - 107311

Published: Dec. 15, 2021

Language: Английский

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Transition toward green economy: Technological Innovation's role in the fashion industry

Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 37, P. 100657 - 100657

Published: July 8, 2022

Language: Английский

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Greenwashing and sustainable fashion industry

Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 38, P. 100710 - 100710

Published: Oct. 6, 2022

The fashion industry is now in the eye of storm for what concerns sustainability because enormous impact that such a business area has on environment. To exploit full potential circular economy implementation, requires urgent changes adapting much more conscientious practices, driving consumers to change their perceptions and behaviors toward products services. renunciation greenwashing practices use strategy focused regaining consumer's trust will increase positive sentiment brands. This work demonstrates extent may jeopardize addressing challenges related implementation sustainable context designing with intention recycle, reduction by-products, lower energy consumption, wise purchase habits. study provides guides brands about risks gains industry. sketches also future research opportunities holistic approach products' life cycle how this can be translated into clear, transparent, or reliable certification schemes prevent misleading dishonest marketing strategies helping make responsible choice.

Language: Английский

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Economic sustainable development goals: Assessments and perspectives in Europe

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 354, P. 131730 - 131730

Published: April 12, 2022

Language: Английский

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Towards the circular economy in the fashion industry: the second-hand market as a best practice of sustainable responsibility for businesses and consumers

Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 29(31), P. 46620 - 46633

Published: Feb. 16, 2022

Language: Английский

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How to advance regional circular bioeconomy systems? Identifying barriers, challenges, drivers, and opportunities

Sustainable Production and Consumption, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 32, P. 248 - 269

Published: April 28, 2022

High rates of resource consumption and waste generation have put pressure on environmental systems one the solutions to this concerning behavior is a circular bioeconomy (CBE). However, for CBE succeed, new businesses business models are needed, which many drawbacks might be faced. Therefore, article aimed (i) identify drivers, opportunities, challenges, barriers in both from theoretical practical perspectives, (ii) present regional differences those aspects different continents. A mixed-method approach was adopted, comprising systematic literature review semi-structured interviews with 32 organizations 18 countries 4 continents (Africa, America, Australia, Europe). Eight twenty as well fifteen drivers eight opportunities were identified. The main barrier challenge pointed out by stakeholders lack financial resources/capital, price competitiveness traditional/linear product offers. most prominent driver opportunity establishment public policies/governmental support, recovery. Regional CBEs (by continent) also Advancing requires setting strategies overcome developing and/or making adequate technology available locally, enabling traditional (linear non-renewable-based) options. This study unveils series managerial implications. There risk rebound effects, such becoming mainstream feedstock bioproducts being introduced market low-price strategies, thus triggering increased consumption. Premium pricing need considered bio-based products (compared non-bio-based products). Moreover, technological development plays role driving innovation, pioneers lead policies. For succeed there needs further greater connection among actors value chain, converging resilient CBE.

Language: Английский

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Slowing the fast fashion industry: An all-round perspective

Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 38, P. 100684 - 100684

Published: Aug. 19, 2022

Language: Английский

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The impact of the circular economy on sustainable development: A European panel data approach

Sustainable Production and Consumption, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 34, P. 233 - 243

Published: Sept. 21, 2022

The circular economy (CE) has attracted considerable attention because of its potential to help achieve sustainable development (SD). This paper presents a comprehensive analysis the effect CE on three dimensions SD at country level. We analysed impact each source value (renewable energy, reuse, repair, recycling) and influence an overall factor-analysis-derived measure economic, environmental social SD. aim was compare individual impacts outcomes sources in single study. Panel data performed using sample 25 European countries for period 2010 2019. findings show major achieving SD, which positive effects economy, environment society. However, results that varies. While renewable energies reuse reduce environment, recycling no effect, repair increases GHG emissions. is only with economic Finally, unemployment. Decision makers should conduct design suitable, efficient targeted measures depending country's specific objectives.

Language: Английский

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Building a new mind set in tomorrow fashion development through circular strategy models in the framework of waste management

Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 36, P. 100638 - 100638

Published: May 23, 2022

Language: Английский

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