A common thread in the circular economy literature is the linear–circular contrast. This study
shows that the economy has always been a mix of circular and linear applications but in …

There are several sustainability issues that the linear economy of today's society cannot
adequately tackle (ie resource depletion, waste treatment, etc.). As a result, the scientific …

Moving towards a circular economy (CE) has become one of the main strategic initiatives on
a global scale in the search for sustainable economic systems. However, the conceptual …

The issue of energy independence and sustainability are two major challenges in energy
decision-making models. Prosumer development and sustainable community models are …

The social value of the circular economy (CE) has only been recently explored in the
literature. To understand the social implications of the implementation of the CE, a semi …

Action to pursue the circular economy (CE) transition is burgeoning in the government and
the private sector. Does this action signal that CE is a distinct field of research with a unique …

A transition to a circular economy (CE) affects different stakeholders–positively and
negatively. Social aspects still receive little consideration in the context of CE, which is why …

Given the call for societal transformations to foster sustainability transitions, we consider in
what way the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) contributes to a more circular society. We …

The relevance of the circular economy in mitigating resource scarcity concerns associated
with the linear economy cannot be overemphasized. While circular approaches, as reported …

There is an overall established agreement on the need for the industry to transition towards
a more ecological and ethical approach to business. Numerous ways to engage into this …