Circular Economy Strategies and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (Sustainable Development Goals Series)

This book provides novel perspectives to the ongoing global discussions on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Current knowledge on circular economy and the SDGs target in developing and emerging countries are mostly fragmented and empirical evidence is limited. The approach taken in the book is unique as it presents holistic viewpoints about the synergies, opportunities and challenges between circular economy and SDGs targets in developing and emerging countries. The book presents diverse contents on the topic including literature reviews, conceptual discussions, case studies, and empirical analysis. Preface Introduction Conclusion Praise for Circular Economy Strategies and the UN Sustainable Development Goals Contents Notes on Contributors Abbreviations List of Figures List of Tables Literature Review of Circular Strategies and SDGs Circularity Challenges in SDGs Implementation: A Review in Context 1 Introduction 2 Circularity Within the SDGs Framework 3 Circularity Challenges in SDGs Implementation 3.1 Under-Developed Circularity Indicators 3.2 COVID-19 Shocks 3.3 Limited Progress Tracking Systems 3.4 Data Gaps 3.5 Ineffective Policy Integration 4 Outlook for Future Research and Policy Actions 5 Conclusion References Sharing Instead of Owning: A Synthesized Review on Collaborative Consumption in Sub-Saharan Africa 1 Introduction 2 Circular Economy, Collaborative Consumption, and Sustainability: Meaning and Linkages. 3 Theorizing CC Practices Using the Social Exchange Theory 4 Literature Review Approach 5 Circular Economy and Collaborative Consumption in the Developed World: Any Lessons for Sub-Saharan Africa? 5.1 Circular Practices in Developed Countries 5.2 Potential Lessons for Sub-Saharan Africa 6 The Nexus Between CC and Sustainability in the SSA 7 CC Models and Practices in the SSA 8 Synthesis and Discussions: Implications for Sustainable Resource Use 8.1 Conceptual and Theoretical Discussions 8.2 Policy Discussions 9 Conclusion References Conceptual Insights on Circular Strategies and SDGs Circular Economy Research and Practice: Past, Present and Future 1 Introduction 2 Understanding Transition Research 3 Overview of Circular Economy: Definitions, Emerging Research, and Practice Thematic Gaps 3.1 Circular Economy Research: A Focus on Thematic Gaps 3.2 Circular Economy Practice Thematic Gaps 4 Towards a Circular Research-Practice Synergy Process Model 4.1 Key Constructs and Variables 4.2 Application of the Circular Economy Synergy Process Model 5 Conclusion References STEAM Education and Innovation Learning Towards Circular Strategies 1 Introduction 2 STEAM Education Leads to Innovative Thinking 3 Innovation Learning Design to Embed Circular Strategy 4 The Circular Economy Challenges to Change the Way of Thinking 5 Strategic Thinking and Innovation for a Better Future 6 Innovation on the Road to Circular Outcomes 7 Circular Strategy Towards Sustainable Growth in Developing Countries 8 Conclusion References How Can Ghana Transition from a Linear to a Circular Economy of Waste Management? A Conceptual Analysis of Policy Approaches 1 Background 2 Methodology 3 State of Waste Management in Ghana and Developing Countries 3.1 Waste Management Situation in Sub-Saharan Africa 4 Waste Management in Ghana 5 Theoretical Framework 5.1 Core Principles of Circular Economy of Waste Management 5.2 Theorising the Transition from Linear to Circular Economy of Waste Management 5.3 Approaches to Accelerating the Transition to Circular Economy of Waste Management 6 Policy Discussion 7 Conclusions Bibliography Country-Level Case Studies on Circular Strategies and SDGs Linear Economy Wolf in Circular Economy Sheep Clothing: Ride-Hailing in Ghana 1 Introduction 2 Commercial Passenger Transport in Ghana: A Brief Overview 3 Cometh Ride-Hailing 4 RH and CE Political and Development Goals in Ghana 5 Conclusion References A Transition Towards a Circular Food Economy in Ghana: An Institutional and Policy Analysis 1 Introduction 2 Theoretical Framework 2.1 Circular Food System: Justifications, Principles, and Transitions 2.2 Theoretical Basis for Circular Food Systems Transitions 3 Materials and Methods 4 Analysis of Institutions and Policies for Sustainable Food Production in Ghana 5 A CFS Model for Ghana: Insight from Reviews on Institutions, Policies, and Theories 6 Circular Food Economy and SDGs Nexus: Implications for SDGs 1 (No Poverty), 2 (No Hunger), and 12 (Sustainable Production and Consumption Patterns) in Ghana 7 Conclusion and Policy Implications References Macroeconomic Performance and Progress Towards a Circular Economy in Developing Countries 1 Introduction 2 Background of Progress Towards a Circular Economy in the Context of Developing Countries 2.1 Waste Generation 2.2 Waste Collection 2.3 Waste Recycling 3 Why Transition to a Circular Economy is Important for Developing Countries 4 A Brief Review of Literature on the Nexus Between Macroeconomic Performance and the Transition to a Circular Economy 5 Econometric Methodology and Data 5.1 Econometric Methodology 5.2 Data 6 Empirical Results and Discussions 6.1 Basic Results 6.2 Main Results 6.3 Robustness Check 6.4 Heterogeneity 7 Concluding Remarks References Circular Economy Practices in Mauritius: Examining the Determinants 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 Circular Economy Practices 2.2 Determinants of Circular Economy Practices 2.3 Individual-Level Determinants 2.4 Organisational-Level Determinants 2.5 Country-Level Determinants 3 Methodology 3.1 Research Design, Data Source and Sample Distribution 3.2 Measurement of Variables 3.3 Estimation Strategy 3.4 Model Specification 4 Results and Discussion 4.1 Robustness Test 5 Implications 5.1 Theoretical Implications 5.2 Practical Implications 6 Conclusion, Limitations and Future Research Directions References Circular Economy Principles and Responsible Manufacturing: Assessing Implications for Resource Conservation, Emission Reduction, Cost Performance, and Environmental Legitimacy 1 Introduction 2 Theoretical Framework and Hypotheses Development 2.1 Institutional and Natural Resource-Based View Theories 2.2 Adoption of Circular Economy Principles, Responsible Manufacturing, Resource Conservation, and Emission Reduction 2.3 Responsible Manufacturing, Resource Conservation, Emission Reduction, Environmental Legitimacy, and Cost Performance 2.4 Resource Conservation, Environmental Legitimacy, and Cost Performance 2.5 Emission Reduction, Environmental Legitimacy, and Cost Performance 2.6 Mediation Effects of Resource Conservation and Emission Reduction 3 Research Method 3.1 Sample, Data Collection, and Common Method Bias (CMB) 3.2 Measurement Model Assessment 3.3 Structural Model Assessment 4 Result 5 Discussion 6 Conclusion 6.1 Theoretical Implications 6.2 Practical Implications 6.3 Limitations of the Study References Human Capital Transformation for Circular Economy and Sustainable Development: A Government-Linked Company Experience 1 Introduction 2 Review of Circular Economy, Sustainability Development, and Human Capital Considerations 3 SDGs and GLC in Malaysia 4 Inherent Challenges for Government-Linked Companies 5 Case Study: Petronas Chemical Groups Berhad (PCG) 6 Research Method 7 Findings 7.1 How Important Was Human Capital at PCG: Critical Themes in Sustainability Reports 8 Human Capital Transformation Initiatives, CE, and SDGs at PCG 8.1 Employee Impact 8.1.1 Wage Quality 8.1.2 Career Advancement 8.1.3 Opportunity 8.1.4 Health and Well-Being 8.1.5 Diversity 8.2 Human Capital Transformation Initiatives and Employee Impact for CE and SDGs 9 Way Forward: Monetizing Employee Impact 10 Discussion and Conclusion Note References Applying Circular Economy Thinking to Food Systems in the Hospitality Industry in Nigeria 1 Introduction 2 Food Systems in the Hospitality Industry 3 Food Systems and Sustainability 4 Impact of COVID-19 on the Food Distribution in the Nigerian Hospitality Industry 5 Circular Economy and Food Distribution System in the Hospitality Industry 6 Circular Economy in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry 7 Methodology 8 Research Findings 9 Discussion of Findings 10 Concluding Remarks 11 Actionable Recommendations References Circular Economy in Turkish Manufacturing Sector: The Roles of Green Manufacturing and Innovation 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Methodology 4 Research Background and Findings 4.1 Company Profile 4.2 Findings of the Research: Arçelik Case Within the Scope of NRBV 5 Sustainable Development 6 Pollution Prevention 7 Product Stewardship 8 Pro-Activeness 9 Green Manufacturing 10 Open Innovation 11 Discussion and Conclusion Appendix: Questionnaire References Corporate Sustainability and Circular Economy in Turkish Service and Industrial Businesses 1 Introduction 2 Conceptual Framework and Literature 2.1 Corporate Sustainability and Circular Economy 2.2 Theoretical Framework and Literature Review 3 Methodology 3.1 Sample and Data 3.2 Measurement of Research Variables and Data Analysis 3.2.1 Measurement and Data Analysis of Corporate Sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals 3.2.2 Measurement and Data Analysis of Circular Economy 4 Empirical Results 4.1 Empirical Results of Sustainability Performance 4.2 Empirical Results of SDGs Performance 4.3 Empirical Results of Circular Economy 5 Discussion 5.1 Theoretical Contributions 5.2 Practical Contributions 6 Conclusion Bibliography Circular Value Chains: Circular Strategies and Managerial Perceptions of Supply Chain Professionals from Turkey 1 Introduction 2 Value Chain vs. Supply Chain 2.1 SCOR Model 2.2 GSCF Model 3 Circular Economy and Supply Chain 4 Methodology 5 Findings 5.1 Nivogo—Circular Transformation Movement 5.2 Hit Grill and Hookah Charcoal Inc.—Circularity-Driven Production Using Hazelnut Shells 5.3 AJ International Group 5.4 DCube—Sustainability Through Circular Economy 5.5 Business 4 Goals (B4G) Platform 5.6 Circular Strategies and Managerial Perceptions of Supply Chain Professionals 5.6.1 Supply Chain Approaches in Terms of Circularity 5.6.2 Circular Economy Understanding of Supply Chain Professionals 6 Conclusion References Exploring Factors Affecting the Adoption of Green Process Management Model in the Software Industry: Progress Towards Sustainability and Circularity 1 Introduction 2 Context 3 Literature Review 3.1 Business Process 3.2 Software Development Process 3.3 Green Software 4 Circular Economy 5 Methodology 5.1 Statistical Population and Sample 5.2 Data Collection Methods and Tools 5.2.1 The Interpretive Structural Modelling Approach 5.2.2 Interpretive Structural Modelling Steps 6 Results 6.1 ISM Formation 6.2 Driving and Dependence Power Analysis (MICMAC) 7 Discussion 8 Conclusion References Capital Maintenance and Depreciation Accounting Convergence: A New Model for Sustainability and Circularity in Capital Maintenance 1 Background Development 2 Depreciation Accounting: Theory and Practice 3 Depreciation and Capital Maintenance: Historical Perspective and Controversies 4 Depreciation Accounting and Capital Maintenance: Convergence and Parallelism 5 Scenario 1 6 Threat of Depreciation-Capital Maintenance Parallelism: Business Sustainability and Circular Economy Perspective 7 Scenario 2 8 Alternative Model for Convergence, Sustainability and Circularity of Capital Maintenance 9 Impact of the Sustainable Capital Maintenance Model on Financial Statement 10 Sustainability and Circularity of Capital Maintenance Model: A Panacea for Circular Economy Transition and Financing 11 Chapter Summary References Pathways Towards a Circular Economy in Ghana: The Contribution of Waste Transfer Stations and the Informal Waste Collectors in Solid Waste Management 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 Solid Waste Management in Ghana 2.2 The Concept of Circular Economy and Waste Management 2.3 Integrating Innovative Technologies to Achieve Sustainable Development. 3 Methodology 3.1 Profile of Study Area 3.2 Methods 3.3 Ethical Consideration 4 Results 4.1 Overview of the Achimota Transfer Station 4.2 Impact of Achimota Transfer Station on Solid Waste Management 4.2.1 Screening of Collected Solid Waste 4.2.2 Enhanced Waste Collection 4.3 The Impact of the Achimota Transfer Station on Informal Waste Collectors 4.3.1 Improved Income Levels and Employment Opportunities 4.3.2 Reduced Risks 4.4 Challenges Associated with the Achimota Transfer Station 4.4.1 Poor Service Delivery 4.4.2 Higher Fees Charged 5 Discussion and Implications 6 Conclusions References Institutionalization and Enforcement of Circular Fisheries Practices in Uganda: The Military's Role in Implementing the National Fisheries Policy 1 Introduction 2 Related Literature 2.1 Institutionalization and Enforcement of Circular Fisheries Practices 2.2 Theoretical Framework for Sustainable Policy Implementation 3 Methodology 3.1 Data Collection and Analysis 3.2 Ethical Considerations 4 Institutional Framework, Achievements and Challenges in NFP Implementation 4.1 Institutional Framework for Policy Implementation in Uganda 4.2 Achievements and Challenges in the Implementation of the NFP in Uganda 4.3 Involvement of the Army in Fisheries Policy Implementation in Uganda 5 Empirical Findings on the Effectiveness and Effects of the Military Enforcement of the National Fisheries Policy in Uganda 6 Discussion 6.1 Effectiveness of the Military Enforcement of the National Fisheries Policy in Uganda 6.2 Effects of the Military Enforcement of the National Fisheries Policy in Uganda 6.3 Unintended Effects of the Military Enforcement of the National Fisheries Policy 7 Conclusion 8 Implications, Recommendations and Limitations References GAYO’s Sustainable Community Waste Management Model: Impacts and Lessons For Circular Futures 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 Origins of Circular Economy Concept 2.2 Circular Economy Adoption Across Regions 2.3 Towards Circular Economy Models in Sub-Saharan Africa 3 Materials and Methods 3.1 The Sustainable Community Waste Management Model 3.2 Case Site Description: New Edubiase 3.3 Data Sources and Collection 3.4 Data Analysis 3.5 Study Limitation 4 Results and Discussions 4.1 Enhancement of Stakeholder Collaboration and Coordination 4.2 Economic Opportunities in Sustainable Waste Management 4.3 Promotion of Sound Waste Management Practices 4.4 Promotion of Zero-Waste 5 Conclusions and Lessons Learned References Index