Conceptualizing the Circular Economy (Revisited): An Analysis of 221 Definitions

Resources Conservation and Recycling, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 194, P. 107001 - 107001

Published: April 23, 2023

In the past decade, use of circular economy (CE) concept by scholars and practitioners has grown steadily. a 2017 article, Kirchherr et al. found that CE is interpreted implemented in variety ways. While multiple interpretations can enrich scholarly perspectives, differentiation fragmentation also impede consolidation concept. Some scholarship discussed these trends context-specific cases, but no large-scale, systematic study analysed whether such taken place across field. This article fills this gap analysing 221 recent definitions, making several notable findings. First, seen both five years. Second, definitional are emerging potentially have more meaning for than practice. Third, increasingly recommend fundamental systemic shift to enable CE, particularly within supply chains. Fourth, sustainable development frequently considered principal aim questions linger about mutually support environmental sustainability economic development. Finally, studies argue transition relies on broad alliance stakeholders, including producers, consumers, policymakers, scholars. contributes an updated analysis definitions conceptualizations serves as empirical snapshot current thinking. It thereby provides basis further research conceptual needed how it be facilitated practical purposes.

Language: Английский

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Industry 5.0 challenges for post-pandemic supply chain sustainability in an emerging economy

International Journal of Production Economics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 258, P. 108806 - 108806

Published: Feb. 11, 2023

Language: Английский

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The Geopolitical Risk and Strategic Uncertainty of Green Growth after the Ukraine Invasion: How the Circular Economy Can Decrease the Market Power of and Resource Dependency on Critical Minerals

Circular Economy and Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 3(2), P. 1099 - 1126

Published: July 2, 2022

Abstract Following the invasion of Ukraine, there is a call to replace Russian gas and oil with green electric energy. A prime sector subject electrification transportation sector. Consequently, access critical minerals for has become an important strategic issue in vehicle industry. Our analysis indicates that markets scarce minerals, like cobalt, graphite, lithium, rare earth elements, are highly concentrated number countries. China, partner Russia, dominant power position both graphite elements player processing copper, nickel, elements. Furthermore, at least 70% element resources corrupt or very states. Transportation might therefore increase Europe’s USA’s resource dependency on totalitarian, corrupt, unstable The surging Russia’s most partner, intensifies geopolitical risk transition. We suggest strategies vertical control supply chains, specific technology infrastructure investments, innovation other energy sources, exploration Substitution closed-loop also reduce risk. However, recycling cannot compensate short-run growth markets. Thus, circular economy will but not eliminate Countries, companies should examine uncertainty associated different sources technology.

Language: Английский

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The role of blockchain technology in the transition toward the circular economy: Findings from a systematic literature review

Resources Conservation & Recycling Advances, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 17, P. 200126 - 200126

Published: Dec. 13, 2022

The circular economy (CE) has emerged as a paradigm to protect the environment and well-being of future generations. In parallel, Blockchain technology (BC) critical enabler for accelerating transition toward CE. order understand summarize prior research on role BC in CE, we conducted systematic literature review (SLR) 70 seminal articles published before July 2022. Six main themes emerged: a) CE approaches practices, b) integration Internet Things (IoT), c) sustainable supply chain management, d) COVID-19 era, e) sector-specific applications, f) barriers adoption Furthermore, develop comprehensive framework that integrates stakeholders, strategies industrial sectors BC-enabled

Language: Английский

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Circular Economy in the Construction Industry: A Step towards Sustainable Development

Buildings, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(7), P. 1004 - 1004

Published: July 13, 2022

Construction is a resource-intensive industry where circular economy (CE) essential to minimize global impacts and conserve natural resources. A CE achieves long-term sustainability by enabling materials circulate along the critical supply chains. Accordingly, recent research has proposed paradigm shift towards CE-based sustainability. However, uncertainties caused fluctuating raw material prices, scarce materials, increasing demand, consumers’ expectations, lack of proper waste infrastructure, use wrong recycling technologies all lead complexities in construction (CI). This paper aims determine enablers for sustainable development CI. The system dynamics (SD) approach utilized modeling simulation purposes address associated process complexity. First, using content analysis pertinent literature, ten CI were identified. Then, causality among these was identified via interviews questionnaire surveys, leading causal loop diagram (CLD) systems thinking. CLD 10 shortlisted shows five reinforcing loops one balancing loop. Furthermore, used develop an SD model with two stocks: “Organizational Incentive Schemes” “Policy Support.” An additional stock (“Sustainable Development”) created combined effect stocks. simulated years. findings show that policy support organizational incentive schemes, other enablers, are implementing outcomes this study can help practitioners implement way drives innovation, boosts economic growth, improves competitiveness.

Language: Английский

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A methodology to assess circular economy strategies for sustainable manufacturing using process eco-efficiency

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 445, P. 141289 - 141289

Published: Feb. 19, 2024

A growing number of companies engage in sustainability, with early adopters already realizing financial and environmental benefits. However, the current linear production model followed by most manufacturers is widely recognized as not being sustainable. The circular economy can be an eco-friendly alternative to consumption, ensuring a smooth transition sustainable practices. In this study, impact various practices manufacturing reviewed well life cycle assessment quantification simple fast methodology for get first indication about potential improvements their lines required changes adopting missing from literature. main objective study provide quantified that facilitates decision-making at process system level regarding adoption more strategies. An eco-efficiency indicator proposed targeting reduction energy consumption waste caused operations, on top cost analysis process. combines process's performance, whose calculation performed using studies, value derived combination costing product-related metrics encapsulated under umbrella overall equipment effectiveness, implementation signifying replacing existing adopt strategy. Additionally, constrained any geographical coverage applies use case long constructed ISO 14044:2006 standard. approach examined two industrial cases, which evaluated against three strategies improved renewable sources, material reuse.

Language: Английский

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Avaliação dos acordos setoriais de logística reversa como mecanismos de promoção da economia circular

Brazilian Journal of Production Engineering, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11(1), P. 192 - 212

Published: Feb. 20, 2025

A Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos (PNRS) e a Logística Reversa (LR) estão alinhadas aos princípios da Economia Circular (EC). No entanto, este estudo tem como objetivo avaliar se os Acordos Setoriais (EA) para Resíduos, previstos na PNRS, contribuem o desenvolvimento uma economia mais circular. Primeiramente, foi necessário definir fundamentos EC por meio revisão sistemática outras revisões. Após análise 36 artigos, possível descrever 9 temas relacionados ciclo vida, uso recursos, design recuperação resíduos. Os EAs foram avaliados determinar estavam alinhados ou não temas. resultados mostram que atendem à legislação em termos responsabilidade dos stakeholders, mas favorecem EC. O aproximou Acordo embalagens óleo lubrificante, ao introduzir material reciclado fabricação novos produtos. Há muito espaço melhorias nos tornar reverso resíduos circular, simbiose industrial, ecodesign, extensão do vida modelos negócios circulares.

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Transitioning to a state-wide circular economy: Major stakeholder interviews

Resources Conservation & Recycling Advances, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 19, P. 200163 - 200163

Published: June 16, 2023

Circular Economy (CE) has received widespread attention from various stakeholders as a preferred solution in response to global issues of environmental changes and resource scarcity. The Australian state Victoria is the process transitioning CE. In comparison other states countries, literature practice related CE implementation this are limited. context, research aims understand development through investigation awareness, drivers, challenges, enablers, barriers across stakeholders. Semi-structured interviews with major were employed how optimise transition. findings suggest that enhancing understanding focus on systems, principles, processes crucial support genuine transition reduce misinterpretation being synonymous recycling waste management. relationship between contributes strategic plans roadmaps for state-wide

Language: Английский

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On the Definition, Assessment, and Enhancement of Circular Economy across Various Industrial Sectors: A Literature Review and Recent Findings

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(23), P. 16532 - 16532

Published: Dec. 4, 2023

The circular economy (CE) has recently emerged as a key strategy for promoting sustainability and reducing waste in various industrial sectors. This paper provides an overview of the definition, assessment enhancement circularity general five industries, including aerospace, wind energy, transportation, automotive sports goods, by using data information from literature section definitions CE also EC funded project “RECREATE”. survey reviews detail different definitions, methods metrics used to explore evaluate circularity, frameworks such Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) indicators. Furthermore, it explores challenges, possibilities available tools enhancing focusing on digital tools. highlights importance holistic systemic approach concerning all stakeholders along value chain. Overall, this study aims contribute better understanding economy's assessment, insights future research.

Language: Английский

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A novel hybrid decision‐making framework for measuring Industry 4.0‐driven circular economy performance for textile industry

Business Strategy and the Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 30, 2024

Abstract The sustainability strategy focuses on conscious production and consumption, with the circular economy (CE) as an innovative approach to maximize resource value minimize waste. Industry 4.0 technologies like AI, robotics, blockchain play a significant role in enhancing competitiveness of businesses pursuing CE. These advanced help organizations achieve their goals, particularly within CE framework. study analyses how 4.0‐driven practices impact sustainable business performance, using Indian textile industry case study. researchers developed three‐stage hybrid decision‐making framework, integrating various methods assess performance. A novel framework was by Kendall's agreement test (Kendall's W ), fuzzy Delphi, best–worst method (BWM), full consistency (FUCOM), combined compromise solution (CoCoSo) methods. findings highlight positive outcomes such enhanced incentives, government support, greener logistics, improved monitoring emissions, waste, pollution. However, there is room for further improvements address market demand increase profitability green products.

Language: Английский

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