Domesticating circular economy? An enquiry into Norwegian subnational authorities’ process of implementing circularity

Implementing circular economy in a regional context: A systematic literature review and a research agenda

“…Similarly, Sutcliffe and Ortega Alvarado et al (2021) are acknowledging the protagonist role of the subnational authorities in EU policy and regulative implementation (Borghetto and Franchino, 2010), but claim that adaptations of the EU policies to national policies is happening following a locally adjusted top-down approach (Alasuutari, 2015). Therefore, the concept of policy diffusion is inadequate, and the role of locality and cultural context in implementing global policies could be explored through the mechanisms of the domestication framework (Sutcliffe and Ortega Alvarado, 2021).…”

“…In the case of the regional CE implementation in the Malopolska region, Avdiushchenko and Zajaç (2019) pinpoint the green public procurement and public-private partnerships as the main public policy instruments used by the regional authorities. Sutcliffe and Ortega Alvarado et al (2021) focus on the Norwegian experience for CE adoption, more specifically the case of the Trøndelag county. Regional policy-makers reveal that looking at best practices which can be implemented in the county helped considerably, along with the learning by doing approach of implementation and the scientific perspective represented by the local research communities.…”

“…CE activities are impacted by geographical proximity because the accessibility of activities at local and regional levels contribute to cost reduction in relation with broader circuits including greater number of transactions (Stahel, 2013). Regional resource loops despite for being preferred for their sustainability potential, they also contribute to supporting the regional business activities (Sutcliffe and Ortega Alvarado, 2021).…”

“…Furthermore, experience and knowledge of CE implementation in spatial strategies remains insufficient, and the scale and place aspects do not receive the required attention (McDowall et al, 2017). Sutcliffe and Ortega Alvarado et al (2021) suggest that policies defined at national level shall avail some flexibility so that subnational authorities will have enough room to perform in a transformative manner considering the local context. According to Scarpellini et al (2019), the contribution of local and regional authorities to the introduction of and transition to a CE is vital; hence, the CE should be translated into environmental regional planning.…”

Utilization of Agricultural Waste Biomass And Recycling Towards Circular Bioeconomy

“…Application of biofertilizers on the croplands or farming land can increase and promote the plant growth via adding nutrients to soil structures and it can maintain soil fertility and sustainability (Savin 2019). This nutrients addition via biofertilizer in to soils can help in production of safe and healthy food production to society at worldwide level and it can also supports to farmers in an economically viable manners with realizing the ultimate goals of increased demand of food crop productivities and also in sustainability ways (Sutcliffe et al 2021). This biofertilizer s production and its utilization is reported as cost-effective and renewable sources via providing potential supplements or substitute of inorganic fertilizers (Savin 2019, Sutcliffe et al 2021).…”