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Towards a more circular economy : exploring the awareness, practices, and barriers from a focal firm perspective

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Masi, Donato, Kumar, Vikas, Garza-Reyes, Jose Arturo and Godsell, Janet (2018) Towards a more circular economy : exploring the awareness, practices, and barriers from a focal firm perspective. Production Planning & Control, 29 (6). pp. 539-550. doi:10.1080/09537287.2018.1449246 ISSN 1366-5871.

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2018.1449246

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Abstract

The circular economy (CE) proposes an economic framework based on circular flows of products and materials. Transition towards a CE is underway, therefore, understanding the nature and state of this transition is important for creating effective policies and business strategies. Some studies have focused on specific contexts and pockets of good practice. This exploratory, survey-based study of 77 companies investigates the shift towards the CE using a taxonomy of practices and barriers. Results show that firms favour practices related to resource and energy utilisation efficiency, while practices related to investment recovery, green purchasing and customer cooperation are less prevalent. Eco-design and internal environmental management practices have a medium level of implementation. The significant upfront investment cost, lack of awareness or sense of urgency were identified as implementation barriers. Results suggest the CE is driven by economic not environmental considerations, and the deployment of practices remains within a firm rather than across the supply chain.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
Divisions: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Engineering > WMG (Formerly the Warwick Manufacturing Group)
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Business logistics, Business -- Effect of energy costs on, Industrial management -- Environmental aspects, Investments
Journal or Publication Title: Production Planning & Control
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
ISSN: 1366-5871
Official Date: 21 May 2018
Dates:
DateEvent
21 May 2018Available
17 May 2017Accepted
Volume: 29
Number: 6
Page Range: pp. 539-550
DOI: 10.1080/09537287.2018.1449246
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access
Date of first compliant deposit: 1 June 2018
Date of first compliant Open Access: 21 May 2019

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