Social Enterprises as an Emerging Platform in Waste Management

Sustainable Waste Management Practices in Indonesia

“…Furthermore, the creation of socio-technopreneur platforms that combine educational and business elements has allowed people to participate in trash management, resulting in environmental conservation and extra earnings for communities (Nirad et al, 2022). Social entrepreneurs have had a significant impact on transforming waste management methods by introducing new and innovative technology, addressing local needs that were not being served, and creating widespread social benefits (Banerjee & Anand, 2021). Furthermore, social companies have used social innovation to support environmental sustainability, aiding in the accomplishment of sustainable development aims (Ambati, 2019).…”

“…Community involvement, supported by social entrepreneurship projects, is seen as a powerful strategy for addressing environmental problems, such as garbage management (Odoardi et al, 2023). Social entrepreneurs, with their understanding of local needs and entrepreneurial drive, have transformed waste management methods with creative solutions (Banerjee & Anand, 2021). The research also emphasizes the significance of improving institutions, creating networks, and fostering trust in waste management projects.…”

Work integration ambitions of startups in the circular economy

“…Another strand of studies uses qualitative company-level data to assess opportunities of the circular economy for WISEs and vice versa. These studies include the identification of key characteristics of WISEs with an ecological orientation (ECO-WISEs) based on interview data (Anastasiadis, 2016), the identification of opportunities for public-private partnerships based on case study research (França et al, 2022;Soufani et al, 2018), and focus group research and interviews (Banerjee & Anand, 2021). Lane & Gumley (2018) identify opportunities for reuse and recycling, based on interviews (Lane & Gumley, 2018).…”

“…There exists an increasing number of studies estimating the job creation potential of the circular economy (Brusselaers et al, 2022;Delanoeije & Bachus, 2020;Dubois & Christis, 2014;European Commission, DG Environment, 2018;Geerken et al, 2019;Lahcen et al, 2022). Also, job opportunities for vulnerable target groups have been identified (OECD & European Commission, 2022;RREUSE, 2021;Willeghems & Bachus, 2018b), as well as business opportunities the circular economy may generate for WISEs (Banerjee & Anand, 2021;França et al, 2022;Schadenberg & Folmer, 2022). While most of these studies involve conceptual work, or qualitative research methods, some recent studies use survey data to investigate opportunities for WISEs in a circular economy (Halberstadt et al, 2021;Kurleto, 2019;RREUSE, 2022b).…”