Introducing the All Seeing Eye of Business: a model for understanding the nature, impact and potential uses of waste

Bautista-Lazo, Samuel; Short, Tim

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.09.011

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“…The second fit is between the cost structure and revenue streams. Simply the costs and revenues must be balanced, and the business model should indicate possibilities for profits [56,84]. This also pertains to other cycles of selling products (e.g., reused, recycled) [18,87].…”

Section: The Triple Fit Challenge As the Enabler Of The Transition Tomentioning

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Designing the Business Models for Circular Economy—Towards the Conceptual Framework

2016

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Switching from the current linear model of economy to a circular one has recently attracted increased attention from major global companies e.g., Google, Unilever, Renault, and policymakers attending the World Economic Forum. The reasons for this are the huge financial, social and environmental benefits. However, the global shift from one model of economy to another also concerns smaller companies on a micro-level. Thus, comprehensive knowledge on designing circular business models is needed to stimulate and foster implementation of the circular economy. Existing business models for the circular economy have limited transferability and there is no comprehensive framework supporting every kind of company in designing a circular business model. This study employs a literature review to identify and classify the circular economy characteristics according to a business model structure. The investigation in the eight sub-domains of research on circular business models was used to redefine the components of the business model canvas in the context of the circular economy. Two new components-the take-back system and adoption factors-have been identified, thereby leading to the conceptualization of an extended framework for the circular business model canvas. Additionally, the triple fit challenge has been recognized as an enabler of the transition towards a circular business model. Some directions for further research have been outlined, as well.

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Section: The Triple Fit Challenge As the Enabler Of The Transition Tomentioning

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“…For example, Upward and Jones [43] developed the strongly sustainable business model ontology. Another approach proposed by Bautista-Lazo and Short [84] conceptualized an All Seeing Eye of Business model, which addresses the types of waste and their potential as a profit or loss generator.…”

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Designing the Business Models for Circular Economy—Towards the Conceptual Framework

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“…They conclude that the method applied provides an effective instrument for promoting sustainability practice of environmental auditing in an organization, that is, auditors' concentration on performance improvement rather than procedures conformance. Bautista‐Lazo and Short () have developed a model based on environmental management accounting, the Kano model, and profitability analysis for understanding the impact and potential uses of waste in manufacturing organizations. The developed model suggests that there are 12 types of outputs (waste) that can be effectively managed from an economic and environmental perspective by designing appropriate business strategies.…”

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A holistic approach to manage environmental quality by using the Kano model and social cognitive theory

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Timma

2019

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Since its first proposition in 1984, the Kano model has been used extensively in a variety of contexts within industries and academic research demonstrating its wide applicability. The Kano model allows for describing the relationship between an objective aspect and a subjective aspect. Yet is this relevant for environmental quality as well? In this study, we explore the cases where the Kano model is used for assessing environmental quality and its perception by consumers and identify the potential influencing factors for its application with this respect. We find that the Kano model can serve as an effective tool for converging towards environmental quality and sustainability by indicating the direction from a social and behavioral choice perspective. We propose an integration of the Kano model with Bandura's triangle (a concept of the social cognitive theory) to create an instrument for driving change of customer attitude and behavior via changing the perception of environmental quality.

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“…The specialists considered that there was also the need to accept an economic model in which the materials and energy of waste products are reintroduced into the economic system [25]. Thus, a clear distinction was made between two different types of materials in a closed-loop economy: materials of biological origin and materials of non-biological origin.…”

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The Sustainability of Romanian SMEs and Their Involvement in the Circular Economy

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Sustainability involves extending the relational framework of SMEs outside the sphere of economic activity by justifying and legitimizing actions with a social impact on the environment. Links with the circular economy are achieved through the economic and environmental dimensions and through corporate social responsibility as a component of sustainable development. The main purpose of the paper was to determine the level of involvement of Romanian SMEs in activities related to the circular economy. The sample survey conducted among SME managers offered the advantage of collecting a large amount of direct information on the activities undertaken, the size of the investments and the nature of the funding sources used over the last five years. In this descriptive research, the process of setting up a representative sample of 384 enterprises was carried out by random sampling. The major contributions of the research project are to outline the contribution of Romanian SMEs to the development of a sustainable economy through their involvement in specific activities, the size of the investments made, and the level of participation of representatives of the enterprises in courses in order to identify new sources of financing and positive solutions in order to implement the principles of the circular economy.

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Introducing the All Seeing Eye of Business: a model for understanding the nature, impact and potential uses of waste

Cited by 29 publications

References 45 publications

Designing the Business Models for Circular Economy—Towards the Conceptual Framework

Designing the Business Models for Circular Economy—Towards the Conceptual Framework

A holistic approach to manage environmental quality by using the Kano model and social cognitive theory

The Sustainability of Romanian SMEs and Their Involvement in the Circular Economy

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