Firms play a vital role in the transition towards a circular economy (CE). However, the number of firms implementing CE initiatives, or circular business models (CBMs-economic models based on CE principles), is currently small. In light of this, this study quantitatively assesses the critical...

The main goal of this study is to investigate and to evaluate the selected indicators of the circular economy to advance the development of effective tools and policies regarding the circular economy system. This investigation is supported by the three research questions covering the topics of...

Purpose The paper aims to compare the efficiency of alternative municipal solid waste (MSW) management business models: a single provider against multiple providers. Design/methodology/approach In this paper the drivers of MSW management costs are analysed to test the impact of the scale and...

The repurposing of surplus food and food processing by-products is a key aspect of the shift towards a circular bioeconomy. In the Netherlands, food supply chain actors are already working towards making better use of agri-food surpluses to improve food security and resource efficiency. By...

Solid waste management has been a complex and evolving challenge for the Philippines. Since its passage more than two decages ago, Republic Act No. 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 has anchored the country's waste management initiatives. But challenges persist in the...

Currently, to ensure the sustainable development of any economy, a very important role is represented by the transition to the circular economy, which manifests itself differently by sectors and types of products. Considering the need to expand the circular economy, a special role is played by...

Digitisation and the circular economy open the possibility to ensure efficient products and services development, while promoting the sustainable development of social well-being. Despite being an area with high potential for adopting business models that integrate the perspective of the two...

The electrical and electronic equipment market (EEE) is a growing one due to technological developments and innovation. The present paper captures the consumer behaviour regarding the purchase, use, and disposal of these types of equipment in the light of the transition to a circular economy. To...