Towards a Circular Economy: Transdisciplinary Approach for Business (CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance)

Preface\nContents\nEditors and Contributors\nAbout the Editors\nContributo rs\nAbout the Authors, Reviewers, Editors, and Their Contributions\nPart I: Circular Economy: Theory and Practice\n	Chapter 1: Introduction to the Circular Economy\n		1.1 Toward a Circular World\n		1.2 Ecological Global Initiatives\n			1.2.1 Absorb, Anticipate, Reshape\n			1.2.2 Adaptation Fund\n			1.2.3 Africa Renewable Energy Initiative\n			1.2.4 Climate and Clean Air Coalition\n			1.2.5 Global Environment Facility\n			1.2.6 GRID-Arendal\n			1.2.7 International Carbon Action Partnership\n			1.2.8 International Environmental Technology Centre\n			1.2.9 Portfolio Decarbonization Coalition\n			1.2.10 Partnership for Action on Green Economy\n			1.2.11 UNEP DTU (2019)\n		1.3 Initiatives on the Circular Economy\n		1.4 Research Advances on the Circular Economy Based on the Web of Science\n		1.5 Innovations Related to Circular Economy\n		1.6 About the Book\n		References\n	Chapter 2: Circular Economy Research: From Theory to Practice\n		2.1 Circular Economy Foundational Theories\n			2.1.1 Historical Roots\n			2.1.2 Management\n			2.1.3 Economics\n			2.1.4 Ecology\n			2.1.5 Design\n		2.2 Translating Theory to Practice\n		2.3 Case Studies\n			2.3.1 Food and Food Waste\n			2.3.2 Consumer Electronics\n		2.4 Cross-Cutting Sectoral Challenges\n		2.5 Closing Remarks\n		References\n	Chapter 3: Conceptualization of Circular Economy 3.0: Synthesizing the 10R Hierarchy of Value Retention Options\n		3.1 The Circular Economy as an Evolution in Three Phases\n			3.1.1 CE 1.0 (1970–1990s): Dealing with Waste\n			3.1.2 CE 2.0 (1990s–2010): Connecting Input and Output in Strategies for Eco-Efficiency\n			3.1.3 CE 3.0 (2010+): Maximizing Value Retention in the Age of Resource Depletion\n		3.2 Value Retention Options in CE Literature: From a Cacophonic Conceptualization Towards a Synthesis – The 10R Framework\n		3.3 Making Sense of Value Retention Options\n			3.3.1 Shortest Loops: R0–R3 (Refuse, Reduce, Resell/Reuse)\n				3.3.1.1 Refuse: R0\n				3.3.1.2 Reduce: R1\n				3.3.1.3 Resell/Reuse: R2\n				3.3.1.4 Repair: R3\n			3.3.2 Medium-Long Loops R4–R6\n				3.3.2.1 Refurbish: R4\n				3.3.2.2 Remanufacture: R5\n				3.3.2.3 Repurpose: R6\n			3.3.3 Long Loops R7–R9\n				3.3.3.1 Recycle Materials: R7\n				3.3.3.2 Recover (Energy): R8\n				3.3.3.3 Re-Mine (R9)\n		3.4 The Comprehensiveness of 10R Typology\n		3.5 Systematic Integration of Value Retention Options: A Visualization\n		3.6 Conclusion and Reflection\n		References\n	Chapter 4: Working with the New Conceptualization of Circular Economy 3.0: Illustrating the Ten Value Retention Options\n		4.1 Introduction\n		4.2 Applying the 10Rs in Market Contexts\n			4.2.1 Illustrations in the Mobility Sector\n			4.2.2 Examples in the Clothing Sector\n			4.2.3 Examples in the Electronics Sector\n			4.2.4 Overview of the 10R Application per Sector\n		4.3 Applying the 10Rs for Policymaking and Evaluation\n			4.3.1 The 10R Framework for Policymaking and Evaluation\n			4.3.2 The 10R Framework for International Policymaking\n		4.4 Conclusions\n		4.5 List of Illustrative Videos\n		References\n	Chapter 5: The Circular Economy: A Critique of the Concept\n		5.1 Introduction\n		5.2 Origins and Context\n		5.3 The Circular Economy in China\n		5.4 Five-Year Plans\n			5.4.1 11th Five-Year Plan (2006–2010)\n			5.4.2 12th Five-Year Plan (2011–2015)\n			5.4.3 13th Five-Year Plan (2016–2020)\n			5.4.4 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2026)\n		5.5 Issues with the Dual Circulation Strategy\n		5.6 The European Approach\n		5.7 Indigenous Economics\n		5.8 The Earth System\n		5.9 Local and Global Realities\n		5.10 Conclusions\n		References\nPart II: Circular Economy: Business Applications\n	Chapter 6: Waste Management and the Circular Economy\n		6.1 Introduction\n		6.2 Waste Management and Circularity\n			6.2.1 Waste of Food\n			6.2.2 Waste of Water\n			6.2.3 Organic Waste Management\n		6.3 Firms Involved in Waste Management\n		6.4 Closing Remarks\n		References\n	Chapter 7: The Circular Economy and Energy\n		7.1 Introduction\n		7.2 Fundamentals of Energy\n			7.2.1 Energy\n			7.2.2 Energy Conversion\n			7.2.3 Energy Use\n		7.3 Energy and a Circular Economy\n		7.4 Factors Affecting Energy and a Circular Economy\n			7.4.1 Reduction of Environmental Impact of Energy Use\n			7.4.2 Design for Energy Selection\n			7.4.3 Design for Energy Efficiency\n			7.4.4 Methods and Technologies for Energy Efficiency\n				7.4.4.1 High-Efficiency Technologies\n				7.4.4.2 Technologies Incorporatable into Systems to Enhance Efficiency\n				7.4.4.3 Methods for Enhanced Efficiency\n			7.4.5 Use of Exergy Analysis and Other Tools\n		7.5 Advances and Developments on Energy and a Circular Economy\n		7.6 Example\n		7.7 Closing Remarks\n		References\n	Chapter 8: Supply Chain and Circular Economy\n		8.1 Introduction\n		8.2 Supplier Standardization\n			8.2.1 Advantages of Supplier Standardization\n			8.2.2 Circular Economy Framework\n		8.3 Contribution of Internet of Things\n		8.4 Barriers to the Circular Economy in Supply Chain Management\n			8.4.1 Poor Government Policies\n			8.4.2 Transportation and Infrastructure Issues\n			8.4.3 Traceability Issues\n			8.4.4 Packaging Issues\n			8.4.5 Lack of Cold Chain\n		8.5 A Supply Chain Based on Sustainability and the Circular Economy: A Rotterdam Port Case\n		8.6 Changes to Electric Transportation\n		8.7 Circular Economy in Maritime Transportation\n		8.8 Closing Remarks\n		References\n	Chapter 9: Public Policy for Circular Economy: The Case of the National Strategy of Circular Economy in Colombia\n		9.1 Antecedents of the National Strategy of Circular Economy\n		9.2 The Process of Developing the National Strategy of Circular Economy\n		9.3 The Content of the National Strategy of Circular Economy\n		9.4 Early Advances of National Strategy of Circular Economy\n		9.5 Lessons Learned\n		9.6 Conclusions\n		References\n	Chapter 10: Circular Economy as a Mechanism of Resilience Against COVID-19\n		10.1 Introduction\n		10.2 Circular Economy Initiatives to Rebuild the World Economies\n			10.2.1 Closing Remarks\n		References\nPart III: Teaching and Research on Circular Economy\n	Chapter 11: Limits to Sustainable Development Goals: Discussing Lessons from Case Studies in (Un)sustainable Production\n		11.1 Introduction\n		11.2 Sustainable Development Goals in the Context of Circularity\n		11.3 Application of Cradle to Cradle and Circular Economy\n		11.4 Degrowth and Steady-State Economy\n		11.5 The Case Study: Student Assignments\n			11.5.1 Infinity Towel\n			11.5.2 Toast Ale\n		11.6 Discussion: Larger Lessons Learned from Towels and Ale\n			11.6.1 Closing Remarks\n		References\n	Chapter 12: University Contributions to the Circular Economy\n		12.1 Circular Economy\n		12.2 Universities’ Role\n		12.3 Empirical Evidence\n		12.4 Limitations and Other Concepts\n			12.4.1 Closing Remarks\n		References\nPart IV: National and International Experiences in the Circular Economy\n	Chapter 13: Dissemination of Circular Water Practices in Colombia\n		13.1 Water as a Primary Resource for Circular Economy\n		13.2 Circular Water Systems and Integrated Water Management\n		13.3 Sustainable Enterprises Network (RedES) for the Dissemination of Integrated Water Management Among Firms\n			13.3.1 Step 1: Organization of Networks of Firms Located in the Watershed\n			13.3.2 Step 2: Capacity Building for Circular Water Management\n			13.3.3 Step 3: Formulation of Collaborative Circular Water Management Initiatives\n			13.3.4 Step 4: Follow-Up on Implementation of Circular Water Management Initiatives\n		13.4 Impact Indicators Contributing to Water Circularity\n			13.4.1 Participants\n			13.4.2 Project Types\n			13.4.3 Impact Indicators\n			13.4.4 Contribution to National and Local Strategies\n		13.5 Lessons Learned\n		13.6 Conclusions\n		References\n	Chapter 14: The Circular Economy: The United Kingdom\n		14.1 Introduction\n		14.2 UK Circular Economy Model\n			14.2.1 The Clean Growth Strategy\n			14.2.2 The Opportunities and Challenges\n			14.2.3 Key Policies and Proposals\n				14.2.3.1 First Conclusion\n		14.3 The Industrial Strategy\n			14.3.1 Second Conclusion\n		14.4 Waste Policy\n			14.4.1 Sustainable Production\n		14.5 Ensuring a Green Brexit\n			14.5.1 Closing Remarks\n		References\n	Chapter 15: Implementation and Scalability of Circular Practices in the Leather Tanning Industry: Evaluation of a Colombian Tannery\n		15.1 Introduction\n		15.2 The Circular Economy in Tanneries\n		15.3 Case Study of Tanneries in Colombia\n			15.3.1 Materials Flow Analysis\n			15.3.2 Technological Innovation\n			15.3.3 Organizational Viability of Circular Practices\n			15.3.4 Implementation and Scalability of Circular Practices in the Tannery Industry\n		15.4 Closing Remarks\n		Annex 1\n		References\n	Chapter 16: Circular Economy and Recycling in Peru\n		16.1 Introduction\n		16.2 Background of the Principles of the Circular Economy in Peru\n			16.2.1 Principles\n				16.2.1.1 Eliminate or Avoid the Generation of Waste\n				16.2.1.2 Keep Products and Materials in Use\n		16.3 Circular Economy, Segregation, Valorization, and Recyclers in Peru\n			16.3.1 Legal Aspects\n				16.3.1.1 Circular Economy\n				16.3.1.2 Municipal Competitions and Incentive Plan\n				16.3.1.3 Formalization of Recyclers\n				16.3.1.4 Solid Waste Segregation and Recovery\n			16.3.2 Technical and Operational Aspects to Consider in Segregation and Recycling\n				16.3.2.1 Environmental Education and Awareness\n				16.3.2.2 Vehicles Used in Selective Collection\n				16.3.2.3 Recyclable Waste or Waste with Commercial Value\n				16.3.2.4 Types of Recyclable Waste\n				16.3.2.5 How to Determine the Recyclability of Waste\n				16.3.2.6 Segregate for Recycling\n				16.3.2.7 Waste Prices\n				16.3.2.8 Transformation of Recyclable Waste\n				16.3.2.9 Agreements and Forms of Payment\n				16.3.2.10 Types of Nonrecyclable Waste\n				16.3.2.11 Corporate Responsibility\n				16.3.2.12 Second-Hand Equipment or Artifacts\n		16.4 New Upcycling Technologies\n		16.5 Closing Remarks\n		References\n	Chapter 17: X Economies: Towards Comprehensive Policy Intelligence Among Economy Visions and Practices in Europe and Latin America\n		17.1 Introduction\n		17.2 Review of X Economies: Definitions and Status in Europe and Latin America\n			17.2.1 Circular Economy\n			17.2.2 Blue Economy\n			17.2.3 Collaborative Economy\n			17.2.4 Digital Economy\n			17.2.5 Feminist Economy\n			17.2.6 Social Economy\n		17.3 Data and Methodology\n			17.3.1 Data\n			17.3.2 Methodology\n		17.4 Findings and Analysis\n			17.4.1 Interactions Among X Economies\n				17.4.1.1 Circular Economy x Blue Economy\n				17.4.1.2 Circular Economy x Social Economy\n				17.4.1.3 Circular Economy x Collaborative Economy\n				17.4.1.4 Collaborative Economy x Digital Economy\n				17.4.1.5 Digital Economy x Feminist Economy\n			17.4.2 Overall Score\n				17.4.2.1 Results\n				17.4.2.2 External Validity\n		17.5 Results and Implications\n		17.6 Concluding Remarks and Future Research Directions\n		Appendix 1: Interactions Keywords Matching Example\n		Appendix 2: Index Methodology\n		Appendix 3: Weighting\n		Appendix 4\n		References\n	Chapter 18: Globalization and Circular Economy\n		18.1 Why Globalization?\n		18.2 The Circular Economy in a Globalized World\n		18.3 How Did the Circular Economy Originate?\n		18.4 Globalization, the Coronavirus, and the Circular Economy\n		18.5 Closing Remarks\n		References\n	Chapter 19: Closing Remarks\nIndex