The circular economy implementation at the European Union level. Past, present and future

De Pascale, Angelina; Di Vita, Giuseppe; Giannetto, Carlo; Ioppolo, Giuseppe; Lanfranchi, Maurizio; Limosani, Michele; Szopik-Depczyńska, Katarzyna

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.138658

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“…This condition is fully in line with European and global policies that are increasingly focused on the environmental and social sustainability of processes and products. Additionally, consumers are becoming more attentive to reducing environmental impact and mitigating the effects of climate change [114][115][116]. Therefore, a thoughtful implementation of these concepts could further motivate consumers to purchase products featuring innovations such as active packaging or intelligent labels.…”

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confidence: 99%

Balancing Freshness and Sustainability: Charting a Course for Meat Industry Innovation and Consumer Acceptance

Spada,

De Cianni,

Di Vita

et al. 2024

Foods

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The agribusiness sector is constantly seeking solutions to enhance food security, sustainability, and resilience. Recent estimates indicate that one-third of the total food production remains unused due to waste or limited shelf life, resulting in negative environmental and ethical consequences. Consequently, exploring technological solutions to extend the shelf life of food products could be a crucial option to address this issue. However, the success of these technological solutions is closely linked to the perception of the end-consumers, particularly in the short term. Based on these considerations, this paper presents a systematic literature review of the main technological innovations in the fresh meat industry and of consumers’ perceptions of such innovations. Regarding innovative technologies, this review focused on active and smart packaging. Amidst various technological innovations, including the utilization of fundamental matrices and natural additives, a noticeable gap exists in consumer perception studies. This study represents the first comprehensive compilation of research on consumers’ perceptions and acceptance of innovations designed to extend the shelf life of fresh meat. Moreover, it sheds light on the existing barriers that hinder the complete embrace of these innovations.

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confidence: 99%

Balancing Freshness and Sustainability: Charting a Course for Meat Industry Innovation and Consumer Acceptance

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De Cianni,

Di Vita

et al. 2024

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“…In the same cluster, there is also the term policy, which is geared towards achieving the goals within the framework of the EGD. One such paradigm that illuminates this term detected in the green group, among others, is the policies that inspire EU citizens towards sustainability and the need to diffuse these policies locally [37].…”

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A Spotlight on Environmental Sustainability in View of the European Green Deal

Stefanis,

Stavropoulos,

Stavropoulou

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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This bibliometric study investigates the scientific landscape of environmental sustainability within the European Green Deal (EGD) framework. Utilizing data from the Scopus and Science Direct databases, the study aims to map research trends and frontiers, providing a comprehensive overview of the evolving discourse on sustainability. The EGD’s ambitious goal to render the European Union climate-neutral by 2050 is highlighted, showcasing its significant impact across multiple sectors. The study reveals the integration of new methods and broadening research scopes by employing modern bibliometric techniques. Key thematic focuses include the transition to a circular economy and the emphasis on sustainable resource management, underpinning the EGD’s comprehensive approach to combining economic growth with environmental protection. The analysis unveils the critical role of technological innovation and policy reforms in advancing toward a sustainable, competitive, and climate-neutral economy. The research demonstrates the pivotal role of empirical studies in guiding policy formulation and implementation, showing how targeted measures in resource and energy productivity, combined with a decisive shift towards renewable energy, are integral to fostering a sustainable, competitive, and climate-neutral economy. This convergence of findings reinforces the argument that a multifaceted approach, encompassing policy, technology, and innovation, is essential for navigating the challenges of environmental sustainability and climate change, aligning closely with the overarching aims of the EGD.

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“…Despite numerous publications and websites containing instructions and tips on the transformation towards a circular economy [8,[15][16][17][18], it is a huge challenge, especially for those companies that have so far only fulfilled the obligations of the so-called minimum, i.e., compliance with regulations. The lack of knowledge in the field of circular economy often means that preparing the company for transformation seems to be a task beyond strength.…”

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“…In turn, 30% are waiting for funds from, e.g., EU sources. The economic obstacles for companies in implementing "green solutions", especially circular ones, in all economic sectors, and the industries of the European Union have also been indicated through a very thorough analysis of case studies and literature conducted, for example, by De Pascale, Di Vita, Gianetto, Loppolo, Lanfranchi, and Limosani based on available data from 2015 to 2023 [8], or the by Holly, Kolar, Berger, Fink, Ogonowski, also Schlund [9], who also pointed out that the biggest barrier to transformation is insufficient financial support for companies from the government [2].…”

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The Usefulness of Cleaner Production Projects as an Element of the Initial Assessment of the Circularity of SMEs in the Context of Obtaining Funds Supporting the Implementation of the Circular Economy

Stasiuk-Piekarska,

Hordyńska,

Michalska

2024

Sustainability

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The authors of the article decided to verify the requirements for companies looking for sources of financing for projects that will enable them to transform the circular economy. Clarifying the requirements will allow companies to initially verify their ideas. For this purpose, an analysis was carried out of the requirements set for enterprises by committees assessing circular economy projects and allocating funds for their implementation. The analysis allowed us to identify several features that indicate whether a given project fits into the circular economy model. The article proposes a system model that can be used to prepare the company for changes towards the Green Deal (GD) by implementing the Cleaner Production (CP) strategy in the company. The implementation of a Cleaner Production strategy initiates further changes, gradually developing the company’s potential towards implementing the circular economy assumptions. This solution is much cheaper than the expensive services of consulting companies and much simpler than trying to prepare a competition application on your own, the authors asked themselves a research question: can the implementation of a Cleaner Production project be an initial action supporting SMEs in obtaining external funds (domestic and foreign) intended for the implementation of circular economy solutions?

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The circular economy implementation at the European Union level. Past, present and future

Cited by 27 publications

References 73 publications

Balancing Freshness and Sustainability: Charting a Course for Meat Industry Innovation and Consumer Acceptance

Balancing Freshness and Sustainability: Charting a Course for Meat Industry Innovation and Consumer Acceptance

A Spotlight on Environmental Sustainability in View of the European Green Deal

The Usefulness of Cleaner Production Projects as an Element of the Initial Assessment of the Circularity of SMEs in the Context of Obtaining Funds Supporting the Implementation of the Circular Economy

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