Product-level inherent circularity and its relationship to environmental impact

Linder, Marcus; Boyer, Robert; Dahllöf, Lisbeth; Vanacore, Emanuela; Hunka, Agnieszka D.

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.121096

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“…Future scholarship ought to probe the relationship between circularity dimensions and socio-environmental impacts directly, challenging the assumption (and perhaps confirming) that "more circular" equals "lower-carbon" or "socially just." Recently published findings by researchers at RISE, for example, shows that products with higher levels of material circularity have lower relative impacts on the environment as measured by lifecycle assessment (Linder et al, 2020).…”

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Three‐dimensional product circularity

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J of Industrial Ecology

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Understanding product circularity as "three-dimensional" could anchor the Circular Economy to common principles while affording its followers flexibility about how to measure it in their specific sectors and disciplines and within their organization's means. Inspired by a heuristic developed for the urban planning profession to cope with the inherent conflicts of Sustainable Development, this article argues that measuring product-level circularity should consider ways to achieve (1) high material recirculation, (2) high utilization, and (3) high endurance in products and service offerings.Achieving all three dimensions ensures that material flowing through the economy is recovered from prior use phases, that it is used intensely, and that it retains its value in spite of exogenous changes. The article argues further that these three dimensions ought to be measured and reported separately rather than as a composite metric and that certain applications will have opportunities to improve circularity through certain dimensions better than others. The article also explains how researchers at RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden AB) are working with industry and government partners to measure the three dimensions and how diverse actors interested in the Circular Economy can use the three dimensions to take the first steps in their transition to circularity.

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Three‐dimensional product circularity

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Mellquist

Williander

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J of Industrial Ecology

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“…As for the theoretical development, several contributions focus on a single context. In terms of sector, studies address manufacturing in general [99,120], but many are tailored to specific sectors such as pulp and paper [102], tire production [78,95], plastics [104], or chemicals [124]. Concerning geographical areas, some studies focus on Europe [14] or emerging economies [15].…”

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“…Others propose the use of the multi-criteria evaluation method [96,105]. The majority of the studies, nonetheless, develop their index according to a ratio of quantities, considering the quantity of a particular material used over the total weight of a product [97] or the correspondent economic value [99]. These approaches can present drawbacks, as the development of the index is largely dependent on the perspective of whoever performs the selection [92,147], leading to possible inconsistency and subjectivity [149,150].…”

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Circular Economy Performance Measurement in Manufacturing Firms: A Systematic Literature Review with Insights for Small and Medium Enterprises and New Adopters

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The circular economy is a central and increasingly important topic within managerial and academic discourse. Although the circular economy could bring benefits to their performance, manufacturing firms still struggle with its adoption. As an effective adoption should pass for adequate performance measurement, the present study performs a systematic literature review to deepen the knowledge of circular economy performance-measurement systems for manufacturing firms, both from a general perspective and to provide specific insights for small–medium enterprises and new adopters. The results show the lack of an integrated, holistic, and scalable framework for measuring circular economy performance, and only a few and dispersed specific indications for small–medium enterprises and new adopters. Shortcomings of the extant literature are identified in terms of integration of the circular economy’s level, theoretical development and empirical application, characteristics of the indicators proposed, considerations of sustainability, holistic perspectives on industrial systems, and scalability to adapt to firms’ different characteristics. The study paves the way for further research while offering theoretical and practical implications.

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“…These goals were restated in the new CEAP 2020, to be reached by 2050 (COM/2020/98 final, 2020). A number of reports and studies have indeed indicated a clear correlation between CE and CO 2 emissions (e.g., Linder, Boyer, Dahllöf, Vanacore, & Hunka, 2020). The focus on retaining as high as possible value in products and materials for as long as possible has an inherent emission reduction potential because flows of materials, goods and energy are reduced and slowed down in a functioning CE system.…”

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Determinants of consumer demand for circular economy products. A case for reuse and remanufacturing for sustainable development

2020

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We investigate determinants of consumer demand for circular (reused and remanufactured) products. Based on exploratory choice‐based conjoint experiments with a sample of 800 adults in the United Kingdom, we examine two types of premium segment electronic appliances: a mobile phone and a robot vacuum cleaner. We find that consumers prefer partly circulated products over fully or not at all circulated products and that circular products can likely successfully enter the existing market at the retail price of a new product. Interestingly, circular products compete for market share primarily with new products, leaving the market share of second‐hand options less affected. The results show a promising path for firms considering a transition to circular business models.

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Product-level inherent circularity and its relationship to environmental impact

Cited by 43 publications

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Three‐dimensional product circularity

Three‐dimensional product circularity

Circular Economy Performance Measurement in Manufacturing Firms: A Systematic Literature Review with Insights for Small and Medium Enterprises and New Adopters

Determinants of consumer demand for circular economy products. A case for reuse and remanufacturing for sustainable development

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