In the past decade, use of the circular economy (CE) concept by scholars and practitioners
has grown steadily. In a 2017 article, Kirchherr et al. found that the CE concept is interpreted …

The circular economy (CE) has emerged as a focal point in discussions surrounding
sustainable development, industrial production, and resource efficiency. While it has …

Circular Economy (CE) aims to overcome the take-make-dispose linear pattern of production
and consumption, proposing a circular system in which the value of products, materials and …

The circular economy concept has gained momentum both among scholars and
practitioners. However, critics claim that it means many different things to different people …

This crucial Handbook brings together the latest thinking on the circular economy, an area
that has increasingly caught global attention. Contributors explore a broad range of themes …

Abstract While the terms Circular Economy and sustainability are increasingly gaining
traction with academia, industry, and policymakers, the similarities and differences between …

The debate about Circular Economy (CE) has been increasingly enriched by academics
through a vast array of contributions, based on several theoretical perspectives and …

This chapter aims to identify and analyze the published definitions of circular economy (CE).
Twenty-eight definitions were gathered through intensive critical literature review, using both …

Circular Economy (CE) is a growing topic among scholars, industries, and governments, and
is aimed at decoupling economic growth and development from the consumption of finite …

Over the last decade, the concept of the circular economy has regained attention, especially
related to efforts to achieve a more sustainable society. The 'revival'of the circular economy …