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Principles for a sustainable circular economy

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Going in Circles for Sustainability: Patching Up the Circular Economy's Flaws

This review identifies weaknesses in the conceptual grounding of circular economy and its relation to sustainable development, arguing for a revised set of values and principles for the design, implementation and evaluation of a sustainable circular economy. It proposes a framework of ten principles covering the relation between nature and society, reduced resource use, transformational production, multi-dimensional value creation and prosperity, transforming consumption, citizen participation, coordinated and multi-level change, plurality of solutions, revised political economy, and whole system assessments.

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Scientists found that how we usually try to reuse things isn't quite good enough to truly help the Earth forever. So, they made new, better rules to make sure we really use things wisely and keep our planet healthy for a very long time.

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Limitaciones identificadas

Limited conceptual grounding
The limited conceptual grounding of circular economy can lead to the implementation of practices that are detrimental to sustainability.
Weak relationship with sustainable development
This restricts the implementation of fully circular practices, especially those that call for more radical changes in human behavior.
Lack of comprehensive value system
This can lead to unsustainable practices being implemented under the circular economy banner.
Absence of whole system assessments
It is essential to take a whole system perspective to evaluate the wider implications of specific circular practices before their implementation.

Explicación de la calificación

This is a strong and thought-provoking review that makes a significant contribution to the field, urging for more comprehensive implementation of the principles of sustainable development into the principles and practices of circular economy. However, some ideas such as the ability to restore or regenerate natural capital are still questionable in the light of limited scientific evidence, requiring deeper critical reflection and analysis.

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Título original: Principles for a sustainable circular economy
Subido: 14 jul 2025, 11:09:21
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