With the expressed aim of reducing uncertainty and lack of precision about the Circular Economy paradigm, several standards are being proposed by standard-setting bodies. The world’s most prominent body — the International Organization for Standardization — is developing the ISO 59000...

Given the systemic nature of the circular economy (CE), its successful implementation necessitates a holistic approach involving all the relevant stakeholders across the production and consumption processes. This study focuses on the gap between the demand and supply of circularity by...

While prior research suggests that consumers are willing to pay higher prices for products with environmentally friendly attributes, this relationship may not apply to “circular economy” products because of their perceived quality issues. The main aim of this study is to assess the...

1. Introduction -- 2. The Paradigm Of The Circular Economy: Barriers And Enabling Factors For Companies -- 3. Funding The Future Of The Planet Through Crowdfunding -- 4. Crowdfunding And Design For Circularity: The State Of The Art And Relevant Examples -- 5. Success Factors In Sustainability...