An Introduction to Circular Economy /

This book is purposefully styled as an introductory textbook on circular economy (CE) for the benefit of educators and students of universities. It provides comprehensive knowledge exemplified by practices from policy, education, R&D, innovation, design, production, waste management, business an...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Liu, Lerwen (Editor), Ramakrishna, Seeram (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2021.
Edition:1st ed. 2021.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This book is purposefully styled as an introductory textbook on circular economy (CE) for the benefit of educators and students of universities. It provides comprehensive knowledge exemplified by practices from policy, education, R&D, innovation, design, production, waste management, business and financing around the world. The book covers sectors such as agriculture/food, packaging materials, build environment, textile, energy, and mobility to inspire the growth of circular business transformation. It aims to stimulate action among different stakeholders to drive CE transformation. It elaborates critical driving forces of CE including digital technologies; restorative innovations; business opportunities and sustainable business model; financing instruments, regulation and assessment and experiential education programs. It connects a CE transformation for reaching the SDGs2030 and highlights youth leadership and entrepreneurship at all levels in driving the sustainability transformation.
Physical Description:1 online resource (XI, 631 pages 316 illustrations, 298 illustrations in color.)
ISBN:9789811585104
DOI:10.1007/978-981-15-8510-4