Contextualizing the Circular Economy: Emerging Trends, Developments and Future Prospects

This invaluable book proposes that, contrary to the current ‘take-make-waste’ system, circular economies present practical solutions for sustainable futures. Leading experts explore new discoveries in production and consumption trends in order to combat pollution and reverse the effects of climate change.

Contributors analyze how circular economies reduce waste, keep materials in use for longer and protect the environment while supporting economic well-being. They emphasize that – despite developing countries facing the most extreme effects of climate disasters, including limited resources and fragile waste systems – research trends have predominately focused their attention on the Global North. Decrying this narrative to combine academic research, practitioner insights and policy explorations, this book shines light on the voices and lived experiences of the Global South to present regional and national solutions for more sustainable and self-sufficient economies.

Contextualizing the Circular Economy is a crucial resource for scholars and students of business, economics, sustainable development and environmental management. Activists and sustainability policymakers will likewise benefit from its comprehensive scope and actionable recommendations.