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Lost in transition? Drivers and barriers in the eco-innovation road to the circular economy
Journal Title
Ecological Economics
Year (definitive publication)
2018
Language
English
Country
Netherlands
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Abstract
Understanding which drivers and barriers exist in the development of a Circular Economy (CE) is a relevant and timely endeavour. The aim of this paper is to contribute to this debate by analysing evidence regarding the different factors helping and hampering the development of a CE. Specifically, this paper focuses on the eco-innovation (EI) pathway towards a CE, and tries to coordinate available but fragmented findings regarding how “transformative innovation” can foster this transition while removing obstacles to sustainability. Drawing upon a new corpus of both academic and non-academic literature, this work offers a framework for analysis, as well as an evidence-based survey of the challenges and potential for a green structural transformation of the economy. In line with this “transformation turn” an innovation systems’ view may provide an appropriate perspective for understanding the transition to a CE. Ultimately, the paper aims to contribute to the design of policy guidelines and organisational strategies.
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Keywords
Circular economy,Eco-innovation,Barriers,Drivers,Survey
Fields of Science and Technology Classification
- Earth and related Environmental Sciences - Natural Sciences
- Biological Sciences - Natural Sciences
- Economics and Business - Social Sciences
- Social and Economic Geography - Social Sciences
Funding Records
| Funding Reference | Funding Entity |
|---|---|
| SFRH/BD/52295/2013 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
| UID/GES/00315/2013 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
| Pest-OE/AMB/UI4085/2013 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
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