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Conceptualization of Circular Economy 3.0: Synthesizing the 10R Hierarchy of Value Retention Options

In: Towards a Circular Economy

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  • Denise Reike

    (Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University)

  • Walter J. V. Vermeulen

    (Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University)

  • Sjors Witjes

    (Institute for Management Research, Radboud University Nijmegen)

Abstract

Over the last decade, the circular economy (CE) concept has regained attention, especially regarding efforts to achieve a more sustainable society. Controversies and confusions have accompanied the “revival” of the circular economy concerning its meaning across different actors in science and practice. In Chaps. 3 and 4, we advance clarity in the field through a historical analysis of the evolution of circular economy as a concept and provide a heuristic typology around the stratified use of resources, which forms one of the fundamental principles and strategies in the circular economy. Chapter 3 is primarily based on our earlier published review of circular economy research and the 10R typology of resource value retention options (ROs) for products we suggested until 2018 in academic publications. A more detailed discussion is given in “The circular economy: New or Refurbished as CE 3.0? - Exploring Controversies in the Conceptualization of the Circular Economy through a Focus on History and Resource Value Retention Options” in Resources, Conservation and Recycling (2018). In Chap. 3, we summarize the review core message and reflect upon the role that CE definitions and CE strategies take in shaping CE uptake and in directing implementation actions by societal actors. In the next chapter, we give illustrations on the application of the 10Rs. In Chap. 4, the reader can find the operationalization of the framework in the form of short sector case studies – these illustrate how Dutch(−based) firms in the sector of mobility, clothing, and electronics apply and combine these ten-value retention options in practice. Below, we first distinguish three phases in the evolution of the circular economy, showing that the concept is not as new as frequently claimed and demonstrating the change of meaning and terminology the concept underwent over time. We continue to show the confusion around the circular economy, and it meanings, more specifically, the cacophony around the principle of resource value retention that we had identified in our literature review. To unite the existing views for more clarity in the field, we introduce a 10R typology synthesizing the most common views.

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  • Denise Reike & Walter J. V. Vermeulen & Sjors Witjes, 2022. "Conceptualization of Circular Economy 3.0: Synthesizing the 10R Hierarchy of Value Retention Options," CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance, in: Aldo Alvarez-Risco & Marc A. Rosen & Shyla Del-Aguila-Arcentales (ed.), Towards a Circular Economy, chapter 0, pages 47-69, Springer.
  • Handle: RePEc:spr:csrchp:978-3-030-94293-9_3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-94293-9_3
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    1. Michelle Tjahjono & Enes Ünal & Trung Hieu Tran, 2023. "The Circular Economy Transformation of Airports: An Alternative Model for Retail Waste Management," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(4), pages 1-17, February.
    2. Dragan, George Bogdan & Arfi, Wissal Ben & Tiberius, Victor & Ammari, Aymen & Ferasso, Marcos, 2024. "Acceptance of circular entrepreneurship: Employees’ perceptions on organizations’ transition to the circular economy," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 173(C).

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