Enabling a circular economy in the built environment sector through blockchain technology

Shojaei, Alireza; Ketabi, Roozbeh; Razkenari, Mohamad; Hakim, Hamed; Wang, Jun

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.126352

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“…The researcher also explained that this technology supports information system and can enhance CE performance. Shojaei et al (2021) also examine the impact of BCT on CE practices in a case study and explained that this technology provides energy and material traceability, enable the user to make planning about reusing and recycling of material. According to them, this technology is the most feasible approach in adopting CE practices.…”

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“…Bergendahl et al (2018) have focused on technological aspects in the implementation of the CE, as digitization, integration, and automation, have been taking place in this industrial revolution era. BCT is not only beneficial and helpful in adopting CE practices but also it can enable smarter and connected cities through providing smooth flow of information (Shojaei et al, 2021). Moreover, researchers have confirmed that the adoption of BCT enables the adoption of CE practices such as enhancing waste reduction (Carbone et al, 2018) and use of recycling (Sankaran, 2020) etc.…”

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“…The issue of resource scarcity has always remained a center point in economics; however, more focus has been given to pricing mechanism, thus, ignoring efficient production process and effective utilization of resources (Khan et al, 2021). Conventionally, linear economy model is prevalent in the world that involves activities such as take, make, and dispose (Shojaei et al, 2021). Although, this traditional system has delivered significant growth in both country level economic outcomes and human wellbeing, instantaneously, it has also resulted in considerable environmental adversities (Bockel et al, 2021).…”

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Digital technology and circular economy practices: An strategy to improve organizational performance

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Amid rising environmental concerns, advanced technology, including Blockchain technology (BCT) are transforming circular economy (CE) practices and prevailing business models. Recognize the same, the current study examines the role of BCT in CE practices; and their impact on organizational performance. The study collects data from 239 enterprises that are located in Malaysian territories. By employing PLS‐SEM modeling framework, the study provides two key findings. First, BCT significantly improves the CE practices (circular procurement, circular design, recycling, and remanufacturing). Second, CE practices help to increase organizational performance. This study set‐out the foundations for participating countries/firms, that help to simultaneously achieve financial and sustainable goals through the integration of BCT in their business for betterment.

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“…It is these characteristics that have resulted in extant academic literature highlighting the benefits of blockchain technology for resource and waste management. These benefits have been described generally (Chapron 2017;Ongena et al 2018;Saberi et al 2018;Steenmans and Taylor 2018;Taylor et al 2020) as well as in more targeted application contexts, such as circular economy transitions (Kouhizadeh et al 2019;Vogel et al 2019;Shojaei et al 2021). Circular economies have been identified as strategic policy instruments critical to addressing the concomitant crises of constrained natural resources and unsustainable waste management (e.g., with circular economy laws adopted in China, France, Japan, Spain, and South Korea, and proposed in Mexico and Uruguay).…”

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Blockchain Technology for Governance of Plastic Waste Management: Where Are We?

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Blockchain technology is emerging as a plausible disruptor of waste management practices that influence the governance of plastics. The interest among the waste management community in the potential and fundamental changes to complex resource management associated with blockchain adoption parallels recent research in other sectors, such as finance, health, public administration, etc. During any comparable period characterized by a step-change in positive coverage of an early-stage technology, it can be challenging for actors to access a grounded, evidence-based oversight of the current state of practice and make informed decisions about whether or how to adopt blockchain technology. The current absence of such a systematic overview of recent experiences with blockchain initiatives disrupting waste practices not only limits the visibility of these experimental efforts, but also limits the learning that can be shared across waste plastics researcher and practitioner communities. This paper contributes with a current overview of blockchain technology adoption in the waste management sector, giving particular attention to implications for the governance of plastics. Our study draws on both primary interview data and secondary documentation data to map the landscape of current blockchain initiatives in the global waste sector. We identify four areas of blockchain use that are beginning to change waste management practices (payment, recycling and reuse rewards, monitoring and tracking of waste, and smart contracts). We conclude by outlining five areas of significant blockchain uses, implications, and influences of relevance to the development of circular plastic waste governance in both research and practice.

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“…Its growing expansion and the emerging needs of a circular economy (CE) herald challenges in both new and established treatments and materials [30]. CE is understood as an economic model oriented towards the elimination of waste generated, efficient use of resources, recycling and recovery [79,117].…”

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Challenges of the Blue Economy: evidence and research trends

2021

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Background The Blue Economy is a recent field of study that encompasses economic activities that depend on the sea, often associated with other economic sectors, including tourism, maritime transport, energy and fishing. Blue growth supports the sustainable growth of the maritime and marine sectors as the oceans and seas are engines of the global economy and have great potential for growth and innovation. This article undertakes a bibliometric analysis in the terms of Blue Economy (BE), Maritime Economy (MAE), Ocean Economy (OE), Marine Economy (ME), and Blue Growth (BG) to analyze the scientific production of this field of study. Analysis of the authors’ definitions of BE, BG, ME and OE provides interesting relationships divided into sustainability and governance; economics and ecosystem protection; industrial development and localization; and the growth of the ocean economy, with development as the central axis that encompasses them. The main contribution is to find out if there is a link between the BE and the CE through the keyword study. Results The results show a significant increase in articles and citations over the last decade. The articles address the importance of different sectors of BE and the interest of governments in promoting it for the development of their national economies. Using bibliometric mapping tools (VOSviewer), it is possible to find possible links between concepts such as CE and BE through the BG and to visualize trending topics for future research. Nascent and future research trends include terms such as small-scale fisheries, aquatic species, biofuel, growth of the coastal BE, internationalization and blue degrowth (BD), the latter approaches aspects of BG from a critical perspective. Conclusions In conclusion, it highlights the need for alliances between the sectors that compose BG with the incorporation of the CE in order to achieve a sustainable BE in both developed and developing countries. Through the keyword analysis it is shown that the BG strategy is the bridge between the BE and the CE. The CE presents itself as a promising alternative that could mitigate tensions between stakeholders who support both growth and degrowth positions.

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Enabling a circular economy in the built environment sector through blockchain technology

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Digital technology and circular economy practices: An strategy to improve organizational performance

Digital technology and circular economy practices: An strategy to improve organizational performance

Blockchain Technology for Governance of Plastic Waste Management: Where Are We?

Challenges of the Blue Economy: evidence and research trends

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