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History of the Circular Economy. The Historic Development of Circularity and the Circular Economy
2020This chapter distinguishes four types of ‘circularity’, which exist in parallel in many parts of the world: (1) Circularity has been inherent in nature—water, CO2, matter and energy—and early humanity—reuse, barter and cascading. Sustainable consumption of natural capital—food, land and water—and the protection of the global commons is a necessity to ...
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2017
This chapter lays grounding for principles in a circular economy from the fashion viewpoint. Chapter presents following approaches; design for longevity, design for services, design for reuse in manufacture, design for material recovery and new business models for circular economy.
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This chapter lays grounding for principles in a circular economy from the fashion viewpoint. Chapter presents following approaches; design for longevity, design for services, design for reuse in manufacture, design for material recovery and new business models for circular economy.
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2019
Italy is located in the south-west part of Europe with a population of about 60.6 million of inhabitants and a gross domestic product of about 1,934,798 M US$ in 2017. Italy operates in the wider legal framework of the European Union (EU) legislation that is internationally recognized as one of the most advanced approaches in the sectors of ...
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Italy is located in the south-west part of Europe with a population of about 60.6 million of inhabitants and a gross domestic product of about 1,934,798 M US$ in 2017. Italy operates in the wider legal framework of the European Union (EU) legislation that is internationally recognized as one of the most advanced approaches in the sectors of ...
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This chapter explores the circular economy and its implications for supply chain management. The chapter begins with a brief introduction to the circular economy, focusing on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s butterfly diagram as a visual representation of the circular economy. The linear economy is contrasted with the circular economy, which represents
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2018
Our current linear economic model follows a ‘take-make-consume-dispose’ pattern where natural resources are harvested for the manufacturing of products, which are then disposed of after consumption. This model has led to constraints on the availability of natural resources as well as the generation of waste and environmental degradation.
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Our current linear economic model follows a ‘take-make-consume-dispose’ pattern where natural resources are harvested for the manufacturing of products, which are then disposed of after consumption. This model has led to constraints on the availability of natural resources as well as the generation of waste and environmental degradation.
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The Challenges of the Circular Economy
2018This chapter provides a broad overview of circular economy, its foundational characteristics and discusses its implications for accounting information. It discusses the enablers and barriers to the transition from the current linear business models to circular economy, contemplating the macro, meso and micro levels, including the accountant’s role in ...
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