The true cost of solving the plastic waste challenge in developing countries: The case of Ghana

Bening, Catharina R.; Kahlert, Sebastian; Asiedu, Edward

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.129649

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“…In any case, the point is that the birth and development of the ecological tiles' circular ecosystem is primarily due to external, political, corporate, environmental or even social pressures, and not the benefits provided by a circular economy. As much as several studies, e.g., [15,69,70] suggest that economic gains are factors that directly drive the adoption of more sustainable practices, in the case of this particular ecosystem, external pressures outweigh the financial aspects.…”

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Exploring the Dynamic of a Circular Ecosystem: A Case Study about Drivers and Barriers

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The circular economy (CE) aims to minimize the environmental impact caused throughout the entire production chain, which can be achieved by implementing circular strategies in collaboration with different actors within a business ecosystem. Although the close relationship between CE and business ecosystem concepts, which originated the term “circular ecosystem”, research about this subject is necessary, given the scarcity of empirical studies addressing the phenomenon. Therefore, this study aims to contribute by investigating a Brazilian circular ecosystem specialized in the manufacture of ecological tiles through recycled carton packages. The exploratory case study method was selected to characterize the ecosystem and identify 27 drivers and 17 barriers that enhance and hinder the ecosystem’s existence and functioning. Our findings, summarized by a framework, demonstrate the need for integration among the ecosystem’s actors so that its value proposition can be delivered. This issue is crucial for collecting post-consumer packaging for recycling and manufacturing ecological tiles. However, actors within the circular ecosystem face some obstacles to collecting the amount of packaging post-consumer material, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, this work generates discussions and future studies on circular ecosystems, especially in the Brazilian context, where there is little evidence in this research field.

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“…[23] Was die soziale Dimension der Nachhaltigkeit betrifft, führen unsachgemäß entsorgte Kunststoffe, sei es am Ort der Nutzung oder nach Export aus den reichen Ländern entlang des Wohlstandsgefälles der Welt, zu schädlichen Auswirkungen des Mülls. [25] Dazu gehören beispielsweise eine unkontrollierte, offene Verbrennung oder unsichere Handhabung in informellen Sammelsystemen, [24] die vermieden werden müssen.…”

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Nachhaltiges Design von Struktur‐ und Funktionspolymeren für die Kreislaufwirtschaft

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Für eine nachhaltige Kreislaufwirtschaft müssen Polymere auf rezyklierte und biobasierte Rohstoffe umgestellt werden, und sie müssen bezüglich der Emissionen CO 2 -neutral werden. Dies gilt nicht nur für Strukturpolymere, z. B. in Verpackungen oder technischen Anwendungen, sondern auch für Funktionspolymere in flüssigen Formulierungen: in Klebstoffen oder Schmiermitteln, als Verdickungs-oder Dispersionsmittel. Am Ende ihrer Lebensdauer müssen Polymere entweder gesammelt und technisch rezykliert werden oder biologisch abbaubar sein, wenn sie nicht sammelbar sind. Fortschritte in der Polymerchemie, in Anwendungen und durch zunehmend rechnergestützte Methoden der Materialwissenschaft ermöglichen einen ganzheitlichen Ansatz: Polymere werden bereits für ihre Rezyklierbarkeit oder biologische Abbaubarkeit konzipiert. Dieser Aufsatz zeigt, wie neue wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse in Verbindung mit entsprechenden rechtlichen, gesellschaftlichen und wirtschaftlichen Randbedingungen den Weg zu einer umfassenden Kreislaufwirtschaft für Polymere weisen können.

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“… Wu et al. (2021) and Bening et al. (2022) also showed the positive side of CE; the authors described the implementation of circular practice in the plastic industry could create new job opportunities, and new business opportunities thus inducing economic growth.…”

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“…(2022) also showed the positive side of CE; the authors described the implementation of circular practice in the plastic industry could create new job opportunities, and new business opportunities thus inducing economic growth. However, in Ghana it is seen that the prime collectors of plastic waste known as ‘the waste pickers’ are living in poverty and failing to meet their day-to-day needs ( Bening et al., 2022 ).…”

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Circular economy model for developing countries: evidence from Bangladesh

Ahmed

Mahmud

Acet

2022

Heliyon

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The true cost of solving the plastic waste challenge in developing countries: The case of Ghana

Cited by 33 publications

References 30 publications

Exploring the Dynamic of a Circular Ecosystem: A Case Study about Drivers and Barriers

Exploring the Dynamic of a Circular Ecosystem: A Case Study about Drivers and Barriers

Nachhaltiges Design von Struktur‐ und Funktionspolymeren für die Kreislaufwirtschaft

Circular economy model for developing countries: evidence from Bangladesh

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