Developing novel property concepts in private law to foster the circular economy

Ballardini, Rosa Maria; Kaisto, Janne; Similä, Jukka

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123747

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“…Relevant EU regulations [52][53][54][55][56][57][58] Legal practices that are able to reflect more social planning types of theory might better facilitate a smoother and swifter transition towards the circular economy [59]. A system that sees sustainability only as an exception to the main rule is untenable in today's society, where the environmental challenge is one of the most important problems that developed countries are tackling head on.…”

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Partnership for International Development: Finland–Argentina Conference on Circular Economy and Bioeconomy with Emphasis on Food Sovereignty and Sustainability

Raheem

Soltermann

Tamiozzo³

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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A joint collaboration between the Cuarto region of Argentina championed by the National University of Rio Cuarto and the Arctic Centre of the University of Lapland, Finland organised a conference on several topics that are related to food sovereignty, sustainability, circular economy and bioeconomy. The efficient utilisation of natural resources in both regions is an important theme in meeting the sustainable development goals agenda. Hence, this partnership between the partner institutions will lead to the cocreation of knowledge. The topics were multidisciplinary, and the discussion focussed on research and teaching opportunities for institutions in both countries. The experts from both countries will continue to engage on the possibility of promoting the research agenda in these important areas.

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Partnership for International Development: Finland–Argentina Conference on Circular Economy and Bioeconomy with Emphasis on Food Sovereignty and Sustainability

Raheem

Soltermann

Tamiozzo³

et al. 2022

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“…Neoliberalism 'is an overlapping set of arguments and premises that are not always entirely mutually consistent, and that are united by their tendency to support market imperatives and unequal economic power in the context of political conflicts that are characteristic of the present historical moment' [30]; 2]. Grewall and Purdy point out several features about neoliberalism and Law that are consistent with EU CE discourse: 'anti-regulatory politics' (p.1), 'market modelled concepts of efficiency and autonomy shape policy, doctrine, and other discourses of legitimacy outside of traditionally 'economic' areas' (p.3), a focus mainly on 'consumer choice' (p. 13).…”

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Are Soft Legal Measures in Circular Economy Action Plans Enough to Permeate EU Strong Economic Core Regulations Bringing Systemic Sustainable Change?

Nogueira

2022

Circ.Econ.Sust.

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This paper provides a legal assessment of the EU circular economy action plans [2015, 2020] to determine whether their implementation aims at transformative change or is embedded in the prevailing neoliberal ideology. Measures intended to promote the circular economy (CE) are classified according to their public or private nature, the degree of public or private intervention (command and control, economic instruments, information, self-control). It also analyzes how core EU economic policies shield a narrow, technocratic conception of the CE.

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“…Circular economy (CE) business models is about "restorative and regenerative by design, and which aims to keep products, components and materials at their highest utility and value at all times, distinguishing between technical and biological cycles" (EMF, 2013, p. 2). The concept shifts the approach from property to utility (Ballardini et al, 2021). The recent academic growth of the field of CE still requires advance in theoretical underpinning.…”

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The role of ecological modernization principles in advancing circular economy practices: lessons from the brewery sector

Sehnem¹,

Jabbour²,

Conceição

et al. 2021

BIJ

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PurposeThere is no literature that sought the revision and integration of ecological modernization of theory (EMT) and circular economy (CE). This article aims to answer the questions: How have companies developed circular economy practices within their operations? Why have companies invested in circular economy practices? Based on the answers to these questions, it would be possible to understand how the assumptions of EMT explain the adoption of CE practices.Design/methodology/approachThe research method is based on multiple case studies with Brazilian craft brewery companies.FindingsCompanies studied have pursed the adoption of circular economy practices, but the full potential of the use of biological cycles within their processes of production has been hampered by the lack of external policies and clear governance toward circular economy. Thus, pollution prevention policies may be an important driver for organizations be able to advance in circular economy practices.Research limitations/implicationsResearch limitations are coverage only of organizations located in an emerging country. A second limitation is that the data saturation was partially achieved in some of the analyzed cases, especially by the limitation of the time period surveyed (transversal research). The longitudinal evaluation is timely for circular economy surveys.Practical implicationsThe formulation of a regulatory framework through a participative, interactive and decentralized process, capable of delegating responsibilities and incentives to all entities, to contemplate a tax restructuring for the alcoholic beverage sector, could corroborate to create a new standard of action for the sector.Social implicationsThis document highlights how the principles of ecological modernization can contribute to the advancement of the circular economy. The understanding can help in the design of processes that provide circular and sustainable operations as a social good in a effective value.Originality/valueThe principles from EMT, such as the development of an institutional environment towards corporate environmental proactive, could enhance the adoption of circular economy practices within the brewery sector. Despite of the class association of the brewery sector has supported the companies studied to move forward in other matters, a clear governance is necessary to guide organizations towards circular economy practices.

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Developing novel property concepts in private law to foster the circular economy

Cited by 18 publications

References 15 publications

Partnership for International Development: Finland–Argentina Conference on Circular Economy and Bioeconomy with Emphasis on Food Sovereignty and Sustainability

Partnership for International Development: Finland–Argentina Conference on Circular Economy and Bioeconomy with Emphasis on Food Sovereignty and Sustainability

Are Soft Legal Measures in Circular Economy Action Plans Enough to Permeate EU Strong Economic Core Regulations Bringing Systemic Sustainable Change?

The role of ecological modernization principles in advancing circular economy practices: lessons from the brewery sector

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