Critiques of the circular economy

Journal of Industrial Ecology, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 26(2), P. 421 - 432

Published: Aug. 17, 2021

Abstract This paper presents a reasoned account of the critiques addressed to circular economy and business models. These claim that has diffused limits, unclear theoretical grounds, its implementation faces structural obstacles. Circular is based on an ideological agenda dominated by technical economic accounts, which brings uncertain contributions sustainability depoliticizes sustainable growth. Bringing together these demonstrates far from being as promising advocates it be. Circularity emerges instead theoretically, practically, ideologically questionable notion. The concludes proposing critical issues need be if models are open routes for more development.

Language: Английский

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Analysing European Union circular economy policies: words versus actions

Sustainable Production and Consumption, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 27, P. 337 - 353

Published: Nov. 7, 2020

Since the publication of European Union's Circular Economy Action Plan in 2015, this new sustainability paradigm has become a guiding force behind environmental and economic policies Junker Commission. The Union (EU) taken particular approach to circularity, with high expectations increase competitiveness, promote growth create jobs while reducing impacts resource dependency. However, circular economy (CE) is contested paradigm, for which many competing interpretations exist, each seeking varying degrees social, ecological political transformation. Considering emerging state academic literature on CE, EU's embrace concept remarkable phenomenon, remains poorly researched. aim paper thus address research gap by analysing CE discourse Commission (2014-2019) order critically discuss their implications develop key policy recommendations. To do so, uses combination qualitative quantitative methods. first analyses based typology circularity discourses. It then reviews complex set concrete actions adopted EU compares them its discourse. Results show dichotomy between words actions, that rather holistic, focus "end pipe" solutions not socio-ecological transition. Several are recommended tackle systemic challenges future from plural perspective.

Language: Английский

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Sustainability governance and contested plastic food packaging – An integrative review

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 306, P. 127111 - 127111

Published: April 19, 2021

Based on an integrative literature review, this article investigates the reasons for difficulties in governing sustainability of plastic food packaging. By integrating results from different disciplinary fields, ranging material sciences to behavioural and social sciences, sheds light contestations between goals interests that relate packaging it shows there are trade-offs them. With in-depth analysis issues related phases life cycle packages, identifies how attempts govern individual problems as part circular economy policies create tensions with other issues. The while covers entire a package, beginning end have gained most attention only limited number policy measures focus consumption phase. As conclusion, we claim functions need be acknowledged better environmental design.

Language: Английский

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Circular Economy indicators for supply chains: A systematic literature review

Environmental and Sustainability Indicators, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 13, P. 100160 - 100160

Published: Nov. 25, 2021

Recently, the Circular Economy paradigm has emerged as an alternative to linear and unsustainable production consumption systems. However, no established indicator exists assist transition of supply chains a higher degree circularity; also, most literature on indicators focused firm rather than chain level analysis. Through Systematic Literature Review, this paper examines decision support tools, related indicators, employed for assessing performance Supply Chains in academic literature. In parallel, content analysis template technique are evaluate how Multi National Enterprises measure effect adoption practices their reports. Results synthesised two composite which aggregate commonly metrics. Findings show that both industrial practice scarce consideration social circularity measurements, focusing classical environmental impacts economic ones. literature, dimension is prevalent; practitioners seem communicate more often already adopted practices. This article also recognises different sometimes hidden worldview assumptions current highlighting paths toward possible depending value methodological choices. Future contributions should explicetly state these idea Economy.

Language: Английский

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Sustainable Consumption Research and the Role of Marketing: A Review of the Literature (1976–2021)

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(7), P. 3999 - 3999

Published: March 28, 2022

There is a causal relationship between existential dangers to our biosphere and unsustainable consumption practices. For more than three decades, academics researchers have explored ideas make practices sustainable. Still, practical widely accepted solution the problem missing. This review aims for theoretical structural understanding of literature identify future avenues marketing, explore increase its contribution sustainability research. The used bibliometric integrative methods synthesize knowledge. found that sustainable research has proliferated since 2015, indicating heightened interest in field. are four major schools thought research, employing interdependent micro, meso, macro levels analysis understand By focusing on individual behaviors, this recommends be repositioned as means attaining better quality life consumers. It involves reforming consumer mindset toward progress based pro-social pro-ecological choices, training consumers mindful practices, providing them with an infrastructure consuming mindset. recommended marketing should refine itself discipline, well-being primary goal, become leader reshaping terms non-financial standards.

Language: Английский

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A policy framework for the circular economy: Lessons from the EU

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 412, P. 137176 - 137176

Published: May 11, 2023

Language: Английский

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Circular economy: A new research field?

Journal of Industrial Ecology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 27(5), P. 1239 - 1251

Published: July 28, 2023

Abstract Action to pursue the circular economy (CE) transition is burgeoning in government and private sector. Does this action signal that CE a distinct field of research with unique disciplinary identity? This article argues has reached status, through its own epistemic communities characterized by increasingly shared methodological perspectives normative ideals, institutionalized knowledge development journals authority structures. The recent growth points toward more contextualized nuanced operationalizations concept, evidence approaching threshold state maturity. Drawing on observations from academic literature discussions researchers experts, we trace process which arrived at status field. concludes reflections directions.

Language: Английский

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Toward circular economy: The impact of policy instruments on circular economy innovation for European small medium enterprises

Ecological Economics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 207, P. 107761 - 107761

Published: Feb. 9, 2023

Language: Английский

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Challenges of the green transition for the recovery of the Western Balkans

Energy Sustainability and Society, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: Jan. 2, 2024

Abstract Background The aim of this paper is to reconsider the necessity for green transition and key preconditions implementation a circular economy in Western Balkan countries. With objective research mind, method analysis synthesis was applied determine (1) regulatory institutional prerequisites transition; (2) need countries redefine model sustainable economic growth towards (3) development opportunities recovery defined Green Agenda Balkans; (4) possibility implementing Balkans. Main text main findings indicate that: region, following example EU, should define national strategic approach with an accompanying action plan framework; biggest challenge reform energy sector restructuring energy-intensive economy; have untapped potential renewable sources report improvement efficiency; can boost transition, because region five-time lower value resource productivity than average while generation waste (excluding major mineral wastes) per GDP unit compared EU; (5) cross-sectoral governance be more coordinated. Conclusions might opportunity Balkans, which enable as well security environmental protection. However, not easy, faces problem underdeveloped capacities that provide only base long-term planning but also financial resources efficient projects. In addition, it essential understand principles interaction all activities achievement goals.

Language: Английский

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The adoption of circular economy practices in supply chains – An assessment of European Multi-National Enterprises

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 312, P. 127616 - 127616

Published: May 28, 2021

Language: Английский

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