An unsustainable rate of resource production and consumption is evident in urban
environments. The absence of innovative approaches in conjunction with the exponential …

As the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) accelerates, the efficient management of end-of-
life lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries becomes a pressing concern. This case study investigates …

Solar photovoltaics (PV) play a critical role in advancing the sustainable energy transition,
but growing concerns about PV waste highlight the need for circular economy solutions …

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 …

This article offers a reflective retrospective of the literature and practice on the informal waste
and recycling sector. The authors have joined to share our experience and knowledge on …

This paper examines the role of transition factors in the emergence, upscaling, and diffusion
of niche innovations in developing countries and juxtaposes them with the case study of a …

Waste is one of the major urban challenges faced globally today, and the severity of the
challenge is further exacerbated by rapid urbanisation, growing populations and increasing …

Despite the growing understanding that circular business models (CBMs) play a pivotal role
in facilitating the transition from a linear to a circular economy, there is a lack of relevant …

Agbogbloshie, once an internationally recognised toxic e-waste site, was thrust into
prominence by sensationalised media and literature. Despite various e-waste initiatives by …

The transition to a Circular Economy (CE) requires systemic change. The narrow focus of
technocratic assessments of the CE inhibits the transformation of the economic system that …