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Economic and environmental outcomes of a sustainable and circular approach: Case study of an Italian wine-producing firm

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  • Mura, Rita
  • Vicentini, Francesca
  • Botti, Ludovico Maria
  • Chiriacò, Maria Vincenza

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•Economic and environmental sustainability can be jointly measured by LCC and LCA.•LCA and LCC may contribute to more sustainable decision-making in winemaking SMEs.•CE strategies have a positive impact on economic and environmental performance.•Pollution prevention strategies facilitate a firm’s sustainable competitive advantage.

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  • Mura, Rita & Vicentini, Francesca & Botti, Ludovico Maria & Chiriacò, Maria Vincenza, 2023. "Economic and environmental outcomes of a sustainable and circular approach: Case study of an Italian wine-producing firm," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 154(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jbrese:v:154:y:2023:i:c:s014829632200755x
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2022.113300
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