| Title | Towards a holistic assessment of circular economy strategies: The 9R circularity index |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 4658 |
| Authors | Muñoz, S; Hosseini, MR; Crawford, RH |
| Title | Towards a holistic assessment of circular economy strategies: The 9R circularity index |
| Year | 2024 |
| Published | |
| Abstract | Our planet faces mounting environmental burdens due to linear production and consumption. Circular economy strategies offer a promising alternative, but evaluating their effectiveness requires robust measurement tools. Existing approaches lack a comprehensive framework incorporating the hierarchical strategies proposed by the 9R framework and the butterfly diagram. Based on the current circular economy indicators, this study gathers a set of indicators designed to assess the efficacy of circular economy strategies, considering the hierarchical levels outlined in the 9R framework. Moreover, it leverages the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) fundamental scale as an integration tool to consolidate the suggested indicators into a unified metric termed the "9R circularity index". This approach relies on a bottom-up approach to measure circular economy at various levels. The "9R circularity index" enhances the ability to compare results from a material flow analysis perspective. In addition, this paper presents a step-by-step approach and a supporting software tool that aims to facilitate the measurement, selection and comparison between circular and linear models. Ultimately, this proposed approach offers a workable, data-driven tool to support the transition towards a circular economy. |
| https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2024.04.015 |
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