Policy instruments for promoting material efficiency: case of Finland

Lilja, Raimo

doi:10.1007/s10098-015-0929-6

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“…Furthermore, this sustainability should be intelligent, i.e., its approach should include the use of ICT, since this facilitates solutions to current concerns that are inherent to the challenge of making cities sustainable [151][152][153][154], specifically because ICT has been recognized as determinant in promoting performance in the context of the circular economy [155]. Consequently, the aim is for cities' economy to be efficient and sustainable in the present and the future, through adopting the circular economy, in order to maximize the use of human capital and minimize that of natural resources [156][157][158][159][160].…”

Section: Urban Sustainabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Measuring the Performance in Creative Cities: Proposal of a Multidimensional Model

Rodrigues

Franco

2018

Sustainability

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Cities are essential vectors for economic and sustainable development worldwide, as a consequence of globalization and the recent economic, financial, social, and environmental crises. In this connection, urban creativity, intelligence, and sustainability are inseparable dimensions of those cities, since when they are in harmony with the networks from which they originate, they can be predictors of their improved performance. Therefore, this study aims to propose a conceptual and multidimensional model for cities that shows their implicit dimensions and general indicators so that their performance can be measured in a holistic way. This study also forms some implications for theory and practice. Finally, the conclusion shows the study’s contribution and limitations together with suggestions for future research.

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Section: Urban Sustainabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Measuring the Performance in Creative Cities: Proposal of a Multidimensional Model

Rodrigues

Franco

2018

Sustainability

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“…For example, Khwidzhili and Worth [9] stated that in order to have a sustainable agricultural production system, it must first meet the requirements of biological productivity, meet the protection of natural resources, be economically viable, reduce the level of risk, and be socially acceptable. Interestingly, the revised five pillars are by the objectives of the circular economy, and according to Lilja [10], the adequate concept to seek global sustainability is a local circular economy approach.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Relations between Circular Economic “Principles” and Organic Food Purchasing Behavior in Hungary

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Because of the climate change and emerging need for an environmentally sustainable production system, circular economic characteristics have come to the front in many studies. There are many challenges in this shift toward a circular value chain. Still, it is unquestionable that the analysis of consumers’ behaviour is crucial, because without their engagement, circular systems cannot work correctly. This article aimed to explore the circular characteristics of consumers’ attitude towards food purchasing in Hungary. Factor and cluster analyses were applied for market segmentation. The question to be answered was the following: “Are there any segments in the Hungarian food market that can be aimed at by different marketing tools to promote circular systems?” The hypothesis was that well-defined segments can be separated, garnering more engagement in the circular value chain in Hungary. We could separate two clusters, in which the members’ opinions were in line with the circular economic characteristics. Summing up the features of the different clusters, we can state that the members in cluster 1 (“Information-dependent”) and cluster 3 (“Direct purchasers”) were in the most local dimension; their attitude was the most adequate for the circular economic values. The “Information-dependent” consumer in particular was remarkable from the aspect of this investigation. This study showed that highly educated young people, who are very conscious consumers and live on good incomes, may be the target group for circular innovation. These young consumers usually buy organic food, are confident internet and software users, live in cities, and follow a healthy lifestyle. Finding the right marketing tools to integrate these consumers into more sustainable circular systems effectively and to be committed to the concepts of circular consumption is an essential mission in the future. Collecting from different databases and continuously analysing consumer feedback can be a huge step towards in achieving sustainable consumption and avoiding food waste. The significance of this analysis was that we found a defined segment that represents propensity towards accepting circular economy values and can be the target group of policies integrating circular systems.

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“…On the other hand, for sustainable cities, the main characteristics are: (1) Balance between human activity and the environment (Jabareen, 2006); (2) Urban ecosystems (Haughton, 1999); (3) Concentrating on the rights of present and future generations (Haughton, 1999; Jabareen, 2006); (4) Implying the transformation and restructuring of basic infrastructure (Hatuka et al , 2018); (5) Preservation of ecosystems associated with urban regeneration and economic growth; (6) ICT is also crucial (Bifulco et al , 2016; Funk, 2015; Wang et al , 2015; Wu and Raghupathi, 2015); (7) Economic sustainability and collaboration processes (Elkington, 1994; Kirchberg and Kagan, 2013; Pozdniakova, 2017); (8) Open innovation networks (e.g. living labs) (Asheim et al , 2007; Banks et al , 2000; Ratten, 2017; Sharma and Kearins, 2011; Siegel, 2016; Vinodrai, 2006); (9) Social sustainability (Andreotti et al , 2012; Dempsey et al , 2011; Livert and Gainza, 2017; Pitarch-Garrido, 2018; Vadrevu and Kanjilal, 2016); (10) Environmental sustainability (Ghisellini et al , 2016; Lilja, 2015; Sepe, 2013; Smol et al , 2017); and (11) Cultural sustainability (Skrede, 2016).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Corroborating these lines of thought, cities were described as the largest consumers of natural resources worldwide, with it being crucial for them to move toward increasingly circular economies to reduce the high flows of consumption and global emission from resources (Liang and Zhang, 2011). This means that cities should aim to use more human capital than natural resources for their sustainability to be the result of a sustainable and efficient circular model (European Commission, 2015; Ghisellini et al , 2016; Jones and Comfort, 2017; Lilja, 2015; Staniškis, 2012). In these circumstances, given the exponential role played by cities in economic development, their continued resilience to the challenges imposed by ensuring sustainability is crucial, which directs toward measures implemented by urban agendas being proactive, coherent and shared learning across cities and regions (Koop and van Leeuwen, 2017).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

The role of citizens and transformation of energy, water, and waste infrastructure for an intelligent, sustainable environment in cities

Rodrigues

Franco

2021

SASBE

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PurposeThis study aims to list indicators to allow construction of a ranking for environmental sustainability in towns and cities, in relation to energy and water consumption and the prevention, production and management of waste. A systematization of theoretical and empirical indices was elaborated, focused on this dimension.Design/methodology/approachThe results allow presentation of a ranking supported by multivariate statistical techniques – Exploratory Factor Analysis and Principal Component Analysis – confirming its scientific quality and robustness, with this being the main contribution of the study.FindingsThe analysis of the ranking revealed the great heterogeneity of towns and cities in Portugal, with the city of Lisbon and the town of Sardoal in the Top 20, suggesting that the achievement of the goal of environmental sustainability is proactively associated with the ability to articulate resources with infrastructure and the strategic and political will applied, being essential the appeal to the individual awareness of each citizen, even if the design of green infrastructures does not depend on citizens’ behavior. This means that redesigned green infrastructures may exist, but their success depends. In addition, cities are increasingly moving toward a circular economy articulated holistically with open and participatory governance.Practical implicationsThe empirical evidence obtained in the Portuguese context provides some implications for practice, by showing it is possible to counteract the negative effects of rapid urban growth and its environmental consequences in urban and non-urban areas.Originality/valueThe main contribution and innovation of this study lie in the presentation of empirical evidence that the population density of a city or town does not have a cause–effect relationship with its level of environmental sustainability.

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Policy instruments for promoting material efficiency: case of Finland

Cited by 8 publications

References 14 publications

Measuring the Performance in Creative Cities: Proposal of a Multidimensional Model

Measuring the Performance in Creative Cities: Proposal of a Multidimensional Model

Relations between Circular Economic “Principles” and Organic Food Purchasing Behavior in Hungary

The role of citizens and transformation of energy, water, and waste infrastructure for an intelligent, sustainable environment in cities

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