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Definition and measurement of the circular economy’s regional impact

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  • Sabina Scarpellini
  • Pilar Portillo-Tarragona
  • Alfonso Aranda-Usón
  • Fernando Llena-Macarulla

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It has been argued that the circular economy (CE) represents an opportunity to achieve a paradigm shift in territory from the current linear model to a low-carbon, zero-waste economy. In this context, the implementation of the CE is holistically analysed to measure its impact and contribute to the debate about regional environmental management from the different perspectives of society, public administrations, and the private sector. Through a qualitative case study of a Spanish region, the main barriers of CE, such as the lack of funding for undertaking investments and the supply of recycled products, are identified, and the organisation of a waste-exchange system between companies or awareness campaigns concerning the CE are considered relevant incentives to be included in regional planning and management. This study confirms the economic and social win for CE that will be more effective as more CE activities are implemented at regional level.

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  • Sabina Scarpellini & Pilar Portillo-Tarragona & Alfonso Aranda-Usón & Fernando Llena-Macarulla, 2019. "Definition and measurement of the circular economy’s regional impact," Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 62(13), pages 2211-2237, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jenpmg:v:62:y:2019:i:13:p:2211-2237
    DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2018.1537974
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    2. Jos? ?ngel Gimeno & Eva Llera Sastresa & Sabina Scarpellini, 2020. "Determinants and barriers of PV self-consumption in Spain from the perception of the installers for the promotion of distributed energy systems," ECONOMICS AND POLICY OF ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, FrancoAngeli Editore, vol. 0(1), pages 153-169.
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