Introduction: Exploring the sustainability implications of a circular economy

Pauline Deutz; Walter J.V. Vermeulen; Rupert J. Baumgartner; Tomás B. Ramos; Andrea Raggi

doi:10.4324/9781003295631-1

Introduction: Exploring the sustainability implications of a circular economy

Pauline Deutz
, Walter J.V. Vermeulen
, Rupert J. Baumgartner
, Tomás B. Ramos
, Andrea Raggi

Environmental Governance

University of Hull
University of Graz
NOVA University Lisbon
Center for Environmental and Sustainability Research
Gabriele d’Annunzio University

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Abstract

This chapter introduces the understandings of a circular economy (CE) and sustainability that guided the research. A CE is considered a resource efficiency measure that has evolved from a number of previous approaches to gain policy prominence as an approach to sustainability (i.e. balancing economic, environmental and social perspectives). The book sets out the relationship between a CE and sustainability by asking (1) to what extent, and in what form, are CE practices occurring in public, private and third sector policy and practice? (2) What are the sustainability (environmental, social and economic) implications of developing a CE? (3) How can the implementation of a CE be expanded and intensified? The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network undertaking the research is outlined and the content of the chapters that follow is summarised.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Circular Economy Realities
Subtitle of host publication	Critical Perspectives on Sustainability
Editors	Pauline Deutz, Walter J. Vermeulen, Rupert J. Baumgartner, Tomás B. Ramos, Andrea Raggi
Publisher	Taylor and Francis
Pages	1-12
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Electronic)	9781040101339
ISBN (Print)	9781032281841
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003295631-1
Publication status	Published - 30 Jul 2024

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© 2025 selection and editorial matter, Pauline Deutz, Walter J.V. Vermeulen, Rupert J. Baumgartner, Tomás B. Ramos, and Andrea Raggi; individual chapters, the contributors.

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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Deutz, P., Vermeulen, W. J. V., Baumgartner, R. J., Ramos, T. B., & Raggi, A. (2024). Introduction: Exploring the sustainability implications of a circular economy. In P. Deutz, W. J. Vermeulen, R. J. Baumgartner, T. B. Ramos, & A. Raggi (Eds.), Circular Economy Realities: Critical Perspectives on Sustainability (pp. 1-12). Taylor and Francis. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003295631-1

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