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Title Definition and measurement of the circular economy?s regional impact
ID_Doc 1761
Authors Scarpellini, S; Portillo-Tarragona, P; Aranda-Uson, A; Llena-Macarulla, F
Title Definition and measurement of the circular economy?s regional impact
Year 2019
Published Journal Of Environmental Planning And Management, 62, 13
DOI 10.1080/09640568.2018.1537974
Abstract It has been argued that the circular economy (CE) represents an opportunity to achieve a paradigm shift in territory from the current linear model to a low-carbon, zero-waste economy. In this context, the implementation of the CE is holistically analysed to measure its impact and contribute to the debate about regional environmental management from the different perspectives of society, public administrations, and the private sector. Through a qualitative case study of a Spanish region, the main barriers of CE, such as the lack of funding for undertaking investments and the supply of recycled products, are identified, and the organisation of a waste-exchange system between companies or awareness campaigns concerning the CE are considered relevant incentives to be included in regional planning and management. This study confirms the economic and social win for CE that will be more effective as more CE activities are implemented at regional level.
Author Keywords circular economy; environmental indicators; environmental management accounting; environmental planning
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Social Science Citation Index (SSCI)
EID WOS:000492790900001
WoS Category Development Studies; Regional & Urban Planning
Research Area Development Studies; Public Administration
PDF https://doi.org/10.1080/09640568.2018.1537974
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