The inclusion of the informal recycling sector (IRS) in a circular economy (CE) is challenging
and it is gaining increasing attention by the academic community in an exponential yet …

Rapid global urbanization, urban renewal and changes in people's lifestyles have led to
both an increase in waste generation and more complex waste types. In response to these …

Circular economies can, at best, contribute to sustainable development. Nevertheless, the
realisation of positive social and environmental impacts depends partially on the dynamics …

In the Maldives, the contribution of the informal sector to e-waste management is significant
as a formal e-waste management system is not yet established. The opportunities for …

This study investigates the extent to which circular economy (CE) practices are adopted
within supply chains in the Brazilian context. An expert survey was conducted to assess …

Academic research on the Circular Economy has been proliferating at an unprecedented
pace during the last decade. However, scholarly work on the topic is dominated by a focus …

Several countries and regions have adopted recycling subsidy policies to encourage
recycling activities and enacted recycling laws to improve the recycling rate of waste …

The chapter starts by briefly discussing what is a circular economy (CE) before proceeding
to delineate its origins and evolution on the basis of the main schools of thought that …

Introduction: Recently, participatory processes have been recognized as important factors
inside Circular Economy (CE) initiatives. The importance of an inclusive approach–including …

The aim of the paper is to identify the direction of evolution, the conditions of organisation
and the impact of the new concept of digital innovation ecosystem in boostering circularity …