期刊
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
卷 182, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2022.106345
关键词
SME; Value capture; Circular economy; Sustainability; Collaboration
资金
- UK Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council [EP/P008941/1]
This study explores the approach of six small-medium enterprises (SMEs) towards circular economy (CE) adoption in various sectors. It compares the opportunities and challenges associated with chosen tools and methods, and finds that with some adaptation, current management tools can assist SMEs in becoming more circular and sustainable.
We explore six small-medium enterprises (SMEs) across multiple sectors and their approach towards circular economy (CE) adoption. Our study explores the 'how and why' of CE adoption for SMEs, comparing opportunities and challenges around chosen tools and methods. A multi-methodological approach uses interviews, facilitated workshops and tool demonstrations to examine SMEs across agri-food, clothing, carpet, manufacturing and mobility sectors. Making sense of CE adoption means SMEs are observed in the wider context of supply chains, customers, and government/non-government organizations. We find that with some adaptation, current management tools such as value mapping, life cycle assessment, modelling & simulation, and capability maturity can assist SMEs towards becoming more circular and sustainable. Our framework presents a phased transition of CE tool deployment that encourages SMEs to go beyond waste reduction, and connect with social and environmental contexts, capturing value through circular practice from emerging servicised markets, digital technologies, and regional collaboration.
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