Innovation and the circular economy: A systematic literature review

Suchek, Nathalia; Fernandes, Cristina; Kraus, Sascha; Filser, Marc; Sjögrén, Helena

doi:10.1002/bse.2834

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“…The so-called multilayer structures usually consist of up to 12 or even more layers of different polymers and/or coatings, in either symmetrical or asymmetrical assemblies, specially designed to be impervious to the penetration and migration of gases and moisture [6]. Nevertheless, multilayer packaging materials have created severe problems related to the disposal of plastics after single short use due to the polymers used are non-biodegradable and their layers are extremely difficult to separate and recycle [7]. In fact, in developed countries, an important part of municipal solid waste consists of polymer materials derived from multilayer structures [8].…”

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Quality and Shelf-Life Stability of Pork Meat Fillets Packaged in Multilayer Polylactide Films

Hernández-García

Vargas

Torres‐Giner

2022

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In the present study, the effectiveness of a multilayer film of polylactide (PLA), fully bio-based and compostable, was ascertained to develop a novel sustainable packaging solution for the preservation of fresh pork meat. To this end, the multilayer PLA films were first characterized in terms of their thermal characteristics, structure, mechanical performance, permeance to water and aroma vapors and oxygen, and optical properties and, for the first time, compared with two commercial high-barrier multilayer packaging films. Thereafter, the multilayers were thermosealed to package fillets of fresh pork meat and the physicochemical changes, lipid oxidation levels, and microbiological counts were monitored in the food samples during storage under refrigeration conditions. Results showed that the meat fillets packaged in PLA developed a redder color and showed certain indications of dehydration and oxidation, being more noticeably after 11 days of storage, due to the higher water vapor and oxygen permeance values of the biopolymer multilayer. However, the pH changes and bacterial growth in the cold-stored fresh pork meat samples were minimal and very similar in the three tested multilayer films, successfully accomplishing the requirements of the food quality and safety standards at the end of storage.

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Quality and Shelf-Life Stability of Pork Meat Fillets Packaged in Multilayer Polylactide Films

Hernández-García

Vargas

Torres‐Giner

2022

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“…From a theoretical standpoint, we build on the classic studies on technological shift and innovation [17] (Dahmén 1950;Dosi 1982;Dosi et al 2000;Hughes 1992; Tushman and Anderson 1997; Schumpeter 1934) to explore the notion of structural tensions and put this in the empirical context of the transition to a CLSC for EV lithium-ion batteries. Further, by adopting a holistic view, we show the interconnection between the way in which studies on sustainability transition [26,42], Dahl and Markard [16] and circular economy [15,67] approach the role of actors in managing structural tensions. We claim that in order to articulate the complexity of managing structural tensions in the transition process, it is important to analyze and compare strategies pursued by actors in different positions along the value chain.…”

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“…Although criticized for being unclear and fuzzy [29,35,36], the CE has been widely adopted by firms to explore its economic, social, and environmental benefits. Some studies on innovation and industrial transformation (e.g., [15,67]) argue that the transition toward CE may be viewed as creating structural tensions within the established linear economic system that push radical structural changes at various levels, in particular at the supplychain level.…”

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“…Nonetheless, to the best of our knowledge, there is still a need to identify and understand how incumbent actors along the value chain of the emerging lithium-ion batteries address structural tensions and steer and manage them properly. While the identification of the structural tensions affecting particular actors has been explored, both conceptually and empirically, in some socio-technical transition studies [16,26,42] as well as in some CE studies [15,67], a comprehensive and holistic view that is grounded empirically in a multi-actor perspective is lacking in the extant literature.…”

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Managing Structural Tensions in the Transition to the Circular Economy: the Case of Electric Vehicle Batteries

2022

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The circular economy (CE) has recently gained attention as a key transformative strategy. However, as with previous transformation processes, the transition towards the CE is not a smooth process since there are underlying structural tensions in incumbent systems that need to be overcome. One industry that is currently undergoing transformative pressure is the automobile industry where the transition to electric vehicles that use lithium-ion batteries is creating structural tensions. In this paper, we adopt a multi-actor perspective and analyze the strategies that different actors pursue to manage the structural tensions that are induced by the transition towards lithium-ion batteries with the goal of creating and sustaining a closed-loop supply chain (CLSC) model. Through a case study of the key actors (mining firms, material manufacturers, vehicle manufacturers, and recyclers), we reveal the particularities of managing structural tensions which are influenced by temporal, spatial, and contextual factors. We demonstrate our claim by first expanding the application boundary of the concept of structural tensions to show the interconnection between strategic choices made by actors at operational and technological levels; and second, unfolding the dynamics of managing structural tensions in the CE transitions from a multi-actor perspective. The results of this study may support industrial actors to achieve a better understanding of the consequences of their short- and long-term CE transition strategies, and resolve conflicts in visions and priorities during the transition process.

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“…In this line of thought, this study sought to fill a gap in the scientific literature on the role of innovation in the transition from a linear model to a circular one, as also shown by Suchek et al (2021) and Donner et al (2020). We know that changing the way of conducting productive activities requires changes in mindset and ways of doing things.…”

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Circular economy and innovation: A look from the perspective of organizational capabilities

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Queiroz

Pereira³

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Studies of circular economy and innovation have received increasing attention in academic literature in the last quadrennium. They fill a managerial gap on how to operationalise the transition from the linear model to the circular. They show practices, tools and mechanisms that allow creation of business models based on circularity premises. In this article, we seek to identify the intellectual contours of this emerging field, conducting a review of the basic conceptual framework, with an analysis of articles published on the topic of circular economy and innovation. In summary, a systematic literature review was developed, whose final bibliographic portfolio consisted of 94 analysed papers. The results of the study show that eco-innovation and innovation in business models are highlighted in this field. They are operationalised, mainly, by activating dynamic, relational and absorptive capabilities. The most important innovation practices in this context are waste management, eco-design business models, product leasing and collaborative commerce. The main contribution of this study is to pave the way for new conceptual developments in organisational capabilities to make transition sustainable and serve as a support arsenal for the maturation of circular economy studies supported by the theory of innovation and also to link management practices to operational processes in the business and production environment favouring the transition to a circular business model. It generates insights for the scientific progression of studies and shows propositions that can be validated in future quantitative studies.

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Innovation and the circular economy: A systematic literature review

Cited by 258 publications

References 102 publications

Quality and Shelf-Life Stability of Pork Meat Fillets Packaged in Multilayer Polylactide Films

Quality and Shelf-Life Stability of Pork Meat Fillets Packaged in Multilayer Polylactide Films

Managing Structural Tensions in the Transition to the Circular Economy: the Case of Electric Vehicle Batteries

Circular economy and innovation: A look from the perspective of organizational capabilities

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