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The Circular Economy: Barriers and Opportunities for SMEs

Year: 2015

Type: preprint

Abstract: The ‘circular economy’ is gaining momentum as a concept in both academic and policy circles, while circular business models have been linked to significant economic benefits. This paper identifies key barriers and enablers to adopting circular economy business practices, using input from a literature review, discussions held in the context of the GreenEcoNet project and an analysis of two SME circular business models. Main policy messages

Source: SSRN Electronic Journal

Authors: Vasileios Rizos, Arno Behrens, Terri Kafyeke, Martin Hirschnitz-Garbers, Αναστασία Ιωάννου

Institutions: Centre for European Policy Studies, Ecologic Institute, University of Piraeus

Language: English

Topic: Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2337604529

Cites: 29

Cited by: 201

Related to: 10