
The Circular Economy
Case Studies about the Transition from the Linear Economy
Resources
Description
Key Features
- Compiles evidence through case studies that illustrate how individuals, organizations, communities and countries are transitioning to a circular economy
- Provides a theoretical and empirical summary of the circular economy that emphasizes what others are actually doing and planning
- Highlights achievements from industry, agriculture, forestry, energy, water and other sectors that show how circular principles are applicable, eco-friendly, profitable, and thus sustainable
Readership
Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers working on theories and applications associated with economic sustainability
Table of Contents
1. Getting hold of the circular economy concept
2. Circular economy: Here and now
3. Accelerating the implementation of circular economy
4. Circular economy in action: reconciling profitability with sustainability
5. Sustainable wealth for all nations
6. Circular economy and sustainable development
7. Full "circular" ahead
Product details
- No. of pages: 344
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Academic Press 2019
- Published: August 1, 2019
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128152676
- eBook ISBN: 9780128152683