Strategies and Challenges for the Circular Economy: a Case Study in Portugal and a Panorama for Brazil

Oliveira, Fábio Ribeiro de; Santos, Rui; França, Sérgio Luiz Braga; Rangel, Luís Alberto Duncan

doi:10.1590/1678-4324-2020180646

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“…Simulation scenarios are considered as the context in which the M-GRCT model could be implemented in low-income municipalities [ 60 ]. In other words, the definition of simulation scenarios requires establishing the conditions that guarantee its applicability.…”

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M-GRCT: A Dynamic Circular Economy Model for the Optimal Design of Waste Management Systems in Low-Income Municipalities

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Rodrigo-Ilarri

Rodrigo-Clavero

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IJERPH

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This article introduces M-GRCT, a circular economy decision support model for the design of recyclable waste management systems in low-income municipalities. The model allows for performing calculations on a set of two scenarios integrating a sociocultural dynamics assessment, this being a characteristic feature of this type of municipalities. The model also integrates the analysis of the remaining variables usually addressed in solid waste management schemes while considering topics such as reduction of the carbon footprint due to activities such as the transport of recyclable waste, the generation of leachates, the generation of greenhouse gases and the promotion of an increase in the number of associated recyclers and selective routes. The economic evaluation of the different implementation scenarios is supported by a dynamic tool called DATA4 (a macro-type array accompanied by two control panels programmed in Visual Basic and dashboards by Power BI). M-GRCT constitutes a tool for the promotion of good environmental practices and the identification of strategies for the promotion of local development mechanisms. Results provided by the model contrast with those obtained by traditional linear economy approaches. An illustrative example of the application of the M-GRCT model is shown. The model was used to simulate the municipal solid waste managing system of the municipality of Guateque (Colombia). The results show the importance of integrating both economic and environmental costs to optimally allocate governmental and private resources when the recycling rate is expected to increase in the next 10 years.

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M-GRCT: A Dynamic Circular Economy Model for the Optimal Design of Waste Management Systems in Low-Income Municipalities

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Rodrigo-Ilarri

Rodrigo-Clavero

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“…Top countries (number of articles): Brazil (28), India (27), South Africa (12), and Mexico (9). Two-country 8 articles South-North comparisons, general analysis, and lessons learned: Brazil and Scotland [72], Bolivia and Romania [73], Chile and Finland [74], India and the United Kingdom [75], India and USA [76], and Brazil and Portugal [77]. South-South comparisons, general analysis, and lessons learned: Argentina and Brazil [78], Haiti, and Kenya [79].…”

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Mapping the Circular Economy Concept and the Global South

Muchangos

2021

Circ.Econ.Sust.

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Circular Economy (CE) is a concept that stems from the need to address environmental degradation, social unrest and inequalities, institutional instability, resource scarcity, and economic challenges caused by the linear nature-society-nature systems that the large portion of society operates on. The dissemination of the concept and its implementation has been taking place in several nations and institutions globally, mainly in high-income countries, otherwise known as the Global North (GN). Nevertheless, it remains unclear how the role of CE can be materialized in the low-income contexts, also referred to as the Global South (GS), despite the region being the center of production and starting to experience an expansion towards driving global consumption. Some critical issues include the lack of data, analysis, surveys, discussions, and practical contributions of the CE in the GS. Moreover, compared with the GN and the People's Republic of China specifically, little is known about the status of research conducted and case studies focusing on the GS. This study presents a bibliometric analysis to provide an overview of where and how scientists address the CE concept related to the GS. The findings clarify the most and least explored research themes, thus contributing to the current knowledge on the CE concept's advances and presenting potential relevant research and practice avenues for future focus regarding the GS.

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“…The CE is also affecting Brazilian consumers, who are increasingly valuing an eco-friendly market and companies committed to sustainable values [38]. For a country with a large territorial extension, high biodiversity, different cultures and varied socioeconomic conditions, interdisciplinary works that explore circular solutions are needed [39]. Thus, this paper aims to characterize and identify drivers and barriers that boost and limit the circular ecosystem's functioning in the emerging Brazilian economy.…”

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Exploring the Dynamic of a Circular Ecosystem: A Case Study about Drivers and Barriers

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The circular economy (CE) aims to minimize the environmental impact caused throughout the entire production chain, which can be achieved by implementing circular strategies in collaboration with different actors within a business ecosystem. Although the close relationship between CE and business ecosystem concepts, which originated the term “circular ecosystem”, research about this subject is necessary, given the scarcity of empirical studies addressing the phenomenon. Therefore, this study aims to contribute by investigating a Brazilian circular ecosystem specialized in the manufacture of ecological tiles through recycled carton packages. The exploratory case study method was selected to characterize the ecosystem and identify 27 drivers and 17 barriers that enhance and hinder the ecosystem’s existence and functioning. Our findings, summarized by a framework, demonstrate the need for integration among the ecosystem’s actors so that its value proposition can be delivered. This issue is crucial for collecting post-consumer packaging for recycling and manufacturing ecological tiles. However, actors within the circular ecosystem face some obstacles to collecting the amount of packaging post-consumer material, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, this work generates discussions and future studies on circular ecosystems, especially in the Brazilian context, where there is little evidence in this research field.

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Strategies and Challenges for the Circular Economy: a Case Study in Portugal and a Panorama for Brazil

Cited by 15 publications

References 45 publications

M-GRCT: A Dynamic Circular Economy Model for the Optimal Design of Waste Management Systems in Low-Income Municipalities

M-GRCT: A Dynamic Circular Economy Model for the Optimal Design of Waste Management Systems in Low-Income Municipalities

Mapping the Circular Economy Concept and the Global South

Exploring the Dynamic of a Circular Ecosystem: A Case Study about Drivers and Barriers

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