| Title | A review of the circular economy in China: moving from rhetoric to implementation |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 3293 |
| Authors | Su, B; Heshmati, A; Geng, Y; Yu, XM |
| Title | A review of the circular economy in China: moving from rhetoric to implementation |
| Year | 2013 |
| Published | |
| Abstract | Circular economy (CE) is a sustainable development strategy proposed by the central government of China, aiming to improve the efficiency of materials and energy use. This strategy, formally accepted in 2002, has been implemented and developed in a number of pilot areas in China. Scholars have produced rich studies in regard with the CE from its fundamental concept to its practical implementation. Successful enforcement of a CE can be seen as a way for China to tackle its urgent problem of environmental degradation and source scarcity. Given its importance, we provide a holistic literature review on the CE, aiming to provide a panorama of how this strategy has been developed and implemented. The review covers the concept, current practices, and assessment of the CE. To have a more numeric concept of how it has developed, we look at the performance of the CE in Dalian after its implementation of relevant policies and compare the changes with three other pilot cities, Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin. Based on an examination of the statistical results, we identified the underlying problems and challenges for this national strategy. Finally, we offer a conclusion regarding CE's development as well as policy recommendations for future improvement. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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