The Circular Economy: Economic, Managerial and Policy Implications

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This book provides an in-depth analysis of the concept of the Circular Economy (CE), as well as an assessment of the drivers and barriers for circular practices by firms, and its implications for managers in firms and public policy makers. It includes proposals for policy frameworks and instruments that will encourage the uptake of CE practices.  The book is presented in three linked parts. The first part of the book provides a broad view of the topic, put into the wider context of sustainability. In the second part, the drivers of and barriers to the uptake of the CE are analysed, with a special focus on the micro-level not seen often in the previous studies on the CE.  This book is of interest to researchers, policy makers and post-graduate students in areas such as environmental management and economics. Foreword Contents 1 Introduction References 2 At the Crossroad: The Circular Economy Within the Broader Picture 2.1 Sustainable Development 2.2 Eco-innovation 2.3 Industrial Ecology 2.4 The Product–Service Economy 2.5 Other Concepts and Approaches Related to the Circular Economy 2.5.1 Regenerative Design 2.5.2 The Natural Step 2.5.3 The Biosphere Rules 2.5.4 Cradle-to-Cradle (C2C) 2.5.5 Biomimicry 2.6 Where Is the CE Positioned at the Crossroads? 2.7 Criticisms of the Concept of the Circular Economy References 3 Defining the CE: A Review of Definitions, Taxonomies and Classifications 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Methodology 3.3 Circular Economy Definitions, Taxonomies or Classifications 3.4 Synthesis of Definitions 3.5 Strengths and Weaknesses: A Critical Appraisal of CE Definitions References 4 The Micro-level Approach to the Circular Economy 4.1 The Levels of the Circular Economy 4.2 A Focus on the Micro-level. What Circular Economy Practices? References 5 Drivers and Barriers to the CE: A Micro-/Meso-Level Analysis References 6 Drivers and Barriers to Circular Practices at the Micro-Level: Case Studies 6.1 Case Studies 6.1.1 Case Study 1. Too Good To Go 6.1.2 Case Study 2. Rubicon Global 6.1.3 Case Study 3. IKEA 6.1.4 Case Study 4. Herrenknecht 6.1.5 Case Study 5. German Construction Sector/Kaspar Kraemer 6.1.6 Case Study 6. Camper 6.1.7 Case Study 7. Rebattery 6.1.8 Case Study 8. Upcycling the Oceans (ECOALF) 6.1.9 Case Study 9. Madaster Platform 6.1.10 Case Study 10. REVOV 6.2 Synthesis and Main Conclusions from the Case Studies 6.2.1 Main Drivers 6.2.2 Main Barriers References 7 Managerial and Public Policy Implications 7.1 Managerial Implications 7.2 Public Policy Implications References 8 Conclusions Reference