Circular economy and sustainable development: a review and research agenda

Lamba, Harchitwan Kaur; Kumar, Nived S.; Dhir, Sanjay

doi:10.1108/ijppm-06-2022-0314

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“…Innovation competencies are understood as a set of knowledge and skills necessary for future employees to participate in various innovation processes; this is the ability to solve complex problems in professional life that require innovation, as well as a new and creative approach to work. Innovative competencies integrate five dimensions [9]:…”

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The Educational Process in the Aspect of the Study of Circular Economy

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Changes in the global economic model for the use of Natural Resources will increase mainly due to reductions on a point scale of about 90 billion USD native resources. It is expected to reach 190 billion USD by 2060. This will lead to a significant increase in carbon dioxide emissions and a reduction in raw materials needed for high technologies. The only way to counter these challenges is to move to a circular economy. Circular economics calls into question the linear system and requires a rethink of the production process, considering the process of recycling goods. It offers significant potential for innovation, employment opportunities, quality of work, and ultimately a more inclusive economy that serves the needs of all people. The role of the educational system in the process of forming a circular economy. The importance of education is emphasized in the transition to a circular economy. The education system is a key player in the transition from a linear to a circular economy, which should begin to guide this transformation. To do this, the education system must first adapt to new requirements by adopting circular economics teaching in classrooms. Secondly, to ensure an effective large-scale transition by developing students’ proper skills and systems thinking. However, circular economics cannot be tied to a single profession or discipline because its success requires dialogue between different actors. This is an inter-social economic model that is needed in the fields of engineering, design, military operations, and business. Therefore, the teaching of circular economics should also be interdisciplinary and cover different areas of Education.

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“…Recycling is part of the circular model and requires scrap materials to be collected separately so that they can be processed in specialized facilities to obtain higher-or lowerquality materials [44].…”

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Can the Circular Economy Unlock Sustainable Business Growth? Insights from Qualitative Research with Specialists in Romania

Mocanu,

Brătucu,

Ciobanu

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Concern for sustainable development and environmental protection has become increasingly important in the business world in recent decades. Looking for business professionals who are currently implementing sustainable development practices and the principles of the circular economy might be the most meaningful approach to the time and the space we are all heading towards in the future. This study seeks to identify the motivations, obstacles, strategies, and perspectives of specialists in the integration of the circular and sustainable economy model in businesses in the Romanian context. It focuses on providing a solid basis for promoting sustainable practices and policies in the business environment, considering theoretical elements and the perspectives and experiences of specialists. In our research, qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted among diverse specialists in Romanian businesses to gain insight. The research findings indicate consistent requests for consumer education and involvement in the circular economy process and for political support and funding sources for investments in assistive technologies. This article presents viewpoints from Romanian experts, entrepreneurs, and business decision-makers on the circular economy and sustainability. Decision-makers prioritize developing and promoting sustainable products and services, emphasizing the use of recycled materials, and using renewable energy for their activities. The presented results highlight the situation in Romania and implicitly make a significant contribution to the scientific knowledge in this field. Although the study’s qualitative nature limits its generalizability, it offers valuable insights and suggests potential directions for future research on aspects related to the circular economy and sustainability.

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“…The end goal of CE is to attain sustainable growth while nullifying the damage done to the environment. In this context, Lamba et al (2023) reviewed the literature to explore studies where CE led to sustainable development. Nayal et al (2022) studied how CSC performance may be improved to achieve SDGs.…”

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Evolving trajectories of circular supply chain domain: a citation path analysis

Varma,

Singh,

Zhang

2023

JEIM

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PurposeThe enormous amount of waste generated and the scarcity of natural resources worldwide have encouraged societies and industries to adopt the Circular Supply Chain (CSC) concept. With a focus on zero-waste generation, Circular Economy (CE) mimics the ecosystem cycle as an alternative to the traditional linear economic model. This paper aims to investigate the evolution of research themes in this research area, hence, trace the trajectory of development in the field of CSC.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conduct scientometric analysis using Pajek and VOSviewer software to identify key themes in the Circular Supply Chain Management (CSCM) field. The Citation Path Analysis (CPA), including Main Path and Local Path analysis, has been followed by a critical review of the papers. This paper includes highlighting the interrelationships between the information flows in the topic of study as well as an analysis of keywords co-occurrence.FindingsThe analysis of keywords co-occurrence revealed that the earlier years of research in CSC were more inclined toward value chain, stakeholders and green supply chains, whereas, in recent years, topics like logistics, Industry 4.0 and food supply chain have been more focused upon. Further, the Main Path Analysis (MPA) revealed an evolving trajectory that examines challenges and opportunities in CSC, the economic aspects of implementing CSC, the impact on the firm's revenue growth and collaboration between multiple echelons of a supply chain and Industry 4.0.Research limitations/implicationsThe adoption of scientometrics analysis unveils the hidden flow of information, various themes of research and their interconnections. The development of research trajectories and progressive attention paid to certain topics is also discovered. The research findings could be used by researchers for further theoretical and research development.Originality/valueThis paper traces the path of development in the field of CSC and its emerging trends and provides a thorough understanding of the same. It enables research scholars to conduct an in-depth study in the CSC domain, adding to the body of literature.

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Circular economy and sustainable development: a review and research agenda

Cited by 25 publications

References 88 publications

The Educational Process in the Aspect of the Study of Circular Economy

The Educational Process in the Aspect of the Study of Circular Economy

Can the Circular Economy Unlock Sustainable Business Growth? Insights from Qualitative Research with Specialists in Romania

Evolving trajectories of circular supply chain domain: a citation path analysis

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