Governing the commons through circular economy? : A preliminary, conceptual, and critical investigation
Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: In the current Anthropocene era, significant resource depletion and environmental degradation is observed in every region worldwide; this can be understood by the concept “the tragedy of the commons.” This phenomenon is posing serious threats regarding sustaining the economy and business, as well as sustainable development; hence, it should be addressed through an environmental governance system. Based on preliminary, conceptual, and critical perspectives, this paper attempts to explore the viability of circular economy (CE) to overcome this tragedy. In a CE, there is a loop of production, consumption, and disposal̶wastes are regenerated into new products; hence, there is no waste generated in a CE. Based on some Japanese CE practices, this paper indicates that while applying the CE concept alone is not sufficient for governing the commons because of the limits and challenges associated with CE in principle and practice, applying the idea of commons can contribute to overcoming limits and challenges associated with CE.
Author: MIYANAGA, Kentaro
Language: English
Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7146757718