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Title Embracing The Circular Economy: A Paradigm Shift For Sustainable Prosperity
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Authors Croitoru, IM; Grigoras, MA; Popescu, A; Grigoras, BA
Title Embracing The Circular Economy: A Paradigm Shift For Sustainable Prosperity
Year 2024
Published Scientific Papers-Series Management Economic Engineering In Agriculture And Rural Development, 24, 2
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Abstract The study aimed to set up a review of the scientific literature concerning the circular economy, called to become a viable alternative to the linear "take-make-dispose" approach and assure sustainability. It synthesizes, in a logical order, the main aspects regarding the circular economy versus linear economy and has a critical approach comparatively pointing out the benefits and restrains. The two economic models are illustrated in schemas in such a way to clearly distinguish the difference in their objectives, principles and benefits. Also, the study presents the key policies and initiatives of the circular economy, highlighting the EU's commitment and the metrics for measuring the circularity. Regarding the circular agriculture, it is emphasized the efficiency in resource use, recycling, and waste reduction, closed nutrient loops, biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, food production and consumption, and the creation of economic value. Circular agriculture practices such as agroforestry, crop rotation, composting organic farming, and regenerative agriculture are also presented. Circularity in agriculture should cease to be seen merely as a concept, it should be considered a necessity for building a sustainable and resilient economy of the future.
Author Keywords circular economy versus linear model; objectives; good practices in circular agriculture
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
EID WOS:001264962000043
WoS Category Agricultural Economics & Policy
Research Area Agriculture
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