Circular economy: A brief literature review (2015–2020)
Hitherto implemented economic mechanisms and development processes have led the planet to face numerous environmental and ecological depletion challenges. In light of this, Circular Economy emerges as an effective tool for triggering a sustainable development process. This article aims to present di...
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| author | Erick Hungaro Arruda Rosângela Andrade Pita Brancalhão Melatto Wilson Levy Diego de Melo Conti |
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| description | Hitherto implemented economic mechanisms and development processes have led the planet to face numerous environmental and ecological depletion challenges. In light of this, Circular Economy emerges as an effective tool for triggering a sustainable development process. This article aims to present different perspectives and concepts of circular economy. To that end, a qualitative study was conducted and the methodology of systematic literature review was applied, so as to obtain solid knowledge about the theme, using the most recent and relevant articles. Scielo, Science Direct and Google Scholar database were the source of the articles that met the defined criteria, described in six steps: search key words; only scientific articles considered; publication between 2015 and 2020; in English; with 100 or more citations; relevant content to the theme. As a result, an extract of the researched articles and a comparison between the scientific literature on this subject is presented, showing some evolution of the aspects of the Circular Economy, such as designing of new products, emerging of new legislation and adoption by industry. Although the study was not conclusive on how the evolution of Circular Economy will take place, authors suggest future studies to assess the transition towards an economic circularity. Also, it is recommended that future studies consider case studies as a model for assessing Ciruclar Economy progress in the light of legislation and economic interests. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-eca92293133d437399d47ae31c8f2a2d2022-12-27T04:37:29ZengKeAi Communications Co. Ltd.Sustainable Operations and Computers2666-41272021-01-0127986Circular economy: A brief literature review (2015–2020)Erick Hungaro Arruda0Rosângela Andrade Pita Brancalhão Melatto1Wilson Levy2Diego de Melo Conti3Undergraduate Research mentorship Program, Universidade Nove de Julho – UNINOVE, São Paulo, BrazilGraduate Program in Smart and Sustainable Cities, Universidade Nove de Julho – UNINOVE, São Paulo, BrazilGraduate Program in Smart and Sustainable Cities, Universidade Nove de Julho – UNINOVE, São Paulo, BrazilGraduate Program in Sustainability, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas - PUC-Campinas, Brazil; Corresponding author.Hitherto implemented economic mechanisms and development processes have led the planet to face numerous environmental and ecological depletion challenges. In light of this, Circular Economy emerges as an effective tool for triggering a sustainable development process. This article aims to present different perspectives and concepts of circular economy. To that end, a qualitative study was conducted and the methodology of systematic literature review was applied, so as to obtain solid knowledge about the theme, using the most recent and relevant articles. Scielo, Science Direct and Google Scholar database were the source of the articles that met the defined criteria, described in six steps: search key words; only scientific articles considered; publication between 2015 and 2020; in English; with 100 or more citations; relevant content to the theme. As a result, an extract of the researched articles and a comparison between the scientific literature on this subject is presented, showing some evolution of the aspects of the Circular Economy, such as designing of new products, emerging of new legislation and adoption by industry. Although the study was not conclusive on how the evolution of Circular Economy will take place, authors suggest future studies to assess the transition towards an economic circularity. Also, it is recommended that future studies consider case studies as a model for assessing Ciruclar Economy progress in the light of legislation and economic interests.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666412721000167Circular economySustainable developmentSustainabilitySystematic literature review |
| spellingShingle | Erick Hungaro Arruda Rosângela Andrade Pita Brancalhão Melatto Wilson Levy Diego de Melo Conti Circular economy: A brief literature review (2015–2020) Sustainable Operations and Computers Circular economy Sustainable development Sustainability Systematic literature review |
| title | Circular economy: A brief literature review (2015–2020) |
| title_full | Circular economy: A brief literature review (2015–2020) |
| title_fullStr | Circular economy: A brief literature review (2015–2020) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Circular economy: A brief literature review (2015–2020) |
| title_short | Circular economy: A brief literature review (2015–2020) |
| title_sort | circular economy a brief literature review 2015 2020 |
| topic | Circular economy Sustainable development Sustainability Systematic literature review |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666412721000167 |
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