A Review of Circular Economy Development Models in China, Germany and Japan

Recycling

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OlabodeEmmanuel Ogunmakinde¹ 

[1] School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales 2308, Australia;

关键词: China;    circular economy;    Germany;    implementation;    Japan;    resource efficiency;    waste management;   

DOI  :  10.3390/recycling4030027

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The circular economy (CE) concept is gaining traction as a sustainable strategy for reducing waste and enhancing resource efficiency. This concept has been adopted in some countries such as Denmark, Netherlands, Scotland, Sweden, Japan, China, and Germany while it is being considered by others including England, Austria, and Finland. The CE has been employed in the manufacturing, agricultural, textile, and steel industries but its implementation varies. It is against this backdrop that this study seeks to identify CE implementation in three pioneering countries (China, Japan, and Germany). A critical review and analysis of the literature was conducted. The results revealed enabling and core policies/laws for the development of the CE concept. It also identified the implementation structure of the CE in China, Germany, and Japan. In conclusion, the findings of this study are expected to serve as a guide for developing and implementing the CE concept in various sectors of the economy.

【 授权许可】

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