Mapping the Circular Economy Concept and the Global South

Muchangos, Letícia Sarmento dos

doi:10.1007/s43615-021-00095-0

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“…In particular, circular economy is addressed frequently. Circular economy is a concept that stems from the need to address environmental degradation, social unrest and inequalities, institutional instability, resource scarcity, and economic challenges caused by the linear nature-society-nature systems that the large portion of society operates on [19]. The acceptance of circular economy on a global scale will probably be among the major topics of discussion in the medium term, as there is need for novel technologies such as renewable energy generation technologies.…”

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“…Previous research shows that Circular Economy (CE) is a concept that stems from the need to address environmental degradation, social unrest and inequalities, institutional instability, resource scarcity, and economic challenges caused by the linear nature-society-nature systems that a large portion of society operates on [19]. In this framework, the acceptance of circular economy on a global scale gives rise to a need for novel technologies such as renewable energy generation technologies, which will be among the major topics of discussion in the medium term.…”

Section: Towards Sustainability and Circular Economymentioning

confidence: 99%

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An Evaluation of the Transition from Linear Economy to Circular Economy

Özçatalbaş¹

2023

Sustainable Rural Development Perspective and Global Challenges

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This study has aimed that it highlights the existing and current dynamics in terms of economic theory and economic models crystallizing this transition from linear to circular economy. In this study it has proceeded to an evaluation of the transition from the linear economy to the circular economy. To do this a study of the concepts that surround the circular economy and the economy has discussed in connection with the SDGs allowing a good understanding of the problem. Again, for the evaluation of the transition from the linear to the circular economy a bibliometric approach was used thanks to the VoSviewer software to find publications on sustainability in the Scopus database. Mainly four concepts related to sustainability, sustainability and rural development, circular economy with the and green economy with the main associated keywords were analyzed by VOSviewer software. Accordingly that the four concepts that are discussed are closely associated with sustainability. And this situation suggests that sustainability research continues to develop by deriving new concepts, and it determined that although new concepts are derived and new approaches are proposed, the concept of sustainability retains its place in the literature.

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Section: Towards Sustainability and Circular Economymentioning

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An Evaluation of the Transition from Linear Economy to Circular Economy

Özçatalbaş¹

2023

Sustainable Rural Development Perspective and Global Challenges

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“…Instead, the majority of literature on the CBM is produced in developed economies of Europe and America, explaining the experiences of the Western world. Academic research on the re‐evaluation of business models in global south locations is scarce (dos Muchangos, 2022). Few available studies on CBM implementation in developing countries are based on literature and conceptual analysis (Goyal et al, 2018; Mangla et al, 2018).…”

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Insights and dynamics of circular business model in developing countries' context: The empirical analysis of the returnable glass bottles process

Ezeudu,

Kennedy

2024

Bus Strat Dev

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Despite the growing understanding that circular business models (CBMs) play a pivotal role in facilitating the transition from a linear to a circular economy, there is a lack of relevant literature on how CBMs can be implemented in businesses in developing countries. This study addresses this significant gap in the literature by revealing the insights and dynamics of the implementation of a CBM in a typical developing economy—Nigeria. A notable business model adopted by breweries and beverage companies in Nigeria—a returnable glass bottle process—was investigated through an in‐depth exploration of six companies in a qualitative case study that involves collecting data through interviews, exploratory field observation, and documented evidence (literature). The study generated empirical‐based evidence on how CBM can be implemented in a business value chain where formal and informal actors co‐exist and interact. It also discloses several barriers and enablers associated with CBM implementation in the context of developing economies. Collaboration, social inclusiveness, waste management, durable product design, and cost reductions are some of the enablers identified in the study. The key barriers are largely external and conspicuously linked to the socio‐economic disadvantages peculiar to developing economies such as the absence of effective legislature, lack of infrastructure, lack of technological innovation, unavailability of finance, and the emergence of large retail stores that operate on a disruptive business model. Finally, the current research provides practical suggestions and recommendations for the appropriate designing and transitioning of CBMs in developing countries' context.

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“…There is no one-size-fits-all approach for CE approaches and instead dialogue needs to be facilitated on, among other things, different experiences, epistemological diversity, and cultural relationships with material flows. Critical research on CE laws needs to specifically focus on the Global South, which has been absent compared to the availability of research on the Global North on CE law and policy (Schroeder et al, 2019;Muchangos, 2022;. There are numerous countries in the Global South who have implemented CE laws, as well as others that are intending to develop CE legal frameworks-e.g., China, Mexico, Uruguay (see above), and Rwanda (Ministry of Environment of Rwanda, 2019).…”

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Limitations of the circular economy concept in law and policy

Steenmans

Lesniewska

2023

Front. Sustain.

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The circular economy (CE) concept has gained significant attention globally and nationally largely due to anticipated economic, environmental, and social benefits for sustainable development. As a result, laws and policies to advance CEs are increasingly being adopted nationally and regionally. In this perspective article we argue that a systematic approach to designing and implementing CE laws is necessary to cover the multi-level, multi-actor, and multi-sector dimensions of the CE concept. Such an approach should be built on a CE concept with clarified boundaries and scale to ensure it remains a meaningful concept and avoids perpetuating an unsustainable status quo. Moreover, a systematic approach should incorporate justice dimensions to deliver CEs that are fair, just, and inclusive. In the article we first identify five fundamental limitations to existing CE laws: (1) unclear boundaries and scale, (2) oversimplification of goals, (3) side-lining of justice dimensions, (4) reinforcement of the status quo, and (5) unintended consequences. Secondly, based on these limitations, we identify four directions for further research that can contribute to developing more effective CE laws. As there is no one-size-fits-all CE approach, any changes to existing laws and policies, or development of new ones, will require a wider evidence-base, from both the Global South and marginalized communities in the Global North, to reflect, inter alia, different practices, cultural relationships with material flows, and epistemological diversity.

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Mapping the Circular Economy Concept and the Global South

Cited by 22 publications

References 82 publications

An Evaluation of the Transition from Linear Economy to Circular Economy

An Evaluation of the Transition from Linear Economy to Circular Economy

Insights and dynamics of circular business model in developing countries' context: The empirical analysis of the returnable glass bottles process

Limitations of the circular economy concept in law and policy

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