Local governments' perspective on implementing the circular economy: A framework for future solutions

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION

卷:310

Article

Dagiliene, Lina¹  Varaniute, Viktorija¹  Bruneckiene, Jurgita¹ 

[1] Kaunas Univ Technol, Sch Business & Econ, Gedimino St 50, LT-44239 Kaunas, Lithuania

关键词: Circular economy;    Local governments;    Waste management;    Solutions;    Lithuania;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.127340

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

With half of the global population living in urban areas, prevailing unsustainable production and consumption patterns, and ecological crises, the circular economy topic gains momentum. However, the implementation of the circular economy from a local governance point of view has been explored in a rather fragmented manner, although public policies remain crucial in driving countries towards more circular systems. This paper aims to explore whether and how local governments contribute to circular economy implementation by applying Vo beta et al.'s (2007) steering framework for sustainable development. By using desk research analysis and focus group and individual interview discussions with representatives of municipalities and regional waste management centres, we identified challenges for implementing the circular economy with a lack of local governments' contribution, namely municipal waste management, textile waste, distribution of human resources, networking, and local business. Finally, we created a framework for circular solutions by mapping national and foreign practices through five perspectives, namely learning, sharing vision, reflexive governance, regulation, and negotiation in networks.

【 授权许可】

Free