This paper presents a reasoned account of the critiques addressed to the circular economy
and circular business models. These critiques claim that the circular economy has diffused …

Industry 4.0 has been identified as a major contributor to the era of digitalisation. Its
implications for sustainable development have gained widespread attention from the …

Digital technology is regarded as providing a promising means of moving production and
consumption towards the circular economy. However, it is still unclear which functions of …

The building industry is responsible for considerable environmental impacts due to its
consumption of resources and energy, and the production of wastes. Circular Economy …

Assessment of the social science literature and regional case studies reveals how social
norms, culture, and individual choices, interact with infrastructure and other structural …

Concrete is the world's most widely-used anthropogenic material, and Circular Economy
strategies will be key to addressing the myriad challenges that face its use today and into the …

Since the publication of the European Union's Circular Economy Action Plan in 2015, this
new sustainability paradigm has become a guiding force behind the environmental and …

This study contributes to estimate the municipal solid waste (MSW) recycling effect on
environmental quality and economic growth in the United States. Few studies have been …

The transition to a circular economy requires actions and policies. In the praxis of
governance, a common way to steer the transition to a different state proceeds through the …

The circular economy (CE) has recently become a popular discourse especially in
government and corporate sectors. Given the socio-ecological challenges of the …