Circularity in waste management: a research proposal to achieve the 2030 Agenda

Rocío González-Sánchez, Sara Alonso-Muñoz () and María Sonia Medina-Salgado
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Rocío González-Sánchez: Rey-Juan-Carlos University
Sara Alonso-Muñoz: Rey-Juan-Carlos University
María Sonia Medina-Salgado: Rey-Juan-Carlos University

Operations Management Research, 2023, vol. 16, issue 3, No 25, 1520-1540

Abstract: Abstract Waste management is the main challenge in the transition away from the linear "take-make-dispose" economy. Incorporating the principles of circularity in waste management would facilitate the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals. This paper aims to provide state-of-the-art research about circular waste management in the fulfillment of the 2030 Agenda. For this purpose, bibliometric analysis by VOSviewer and SciMat software is used to define the evolution and to detect research trends. Based on the main gaps identified in studies, a research agenda to guide for further opportunities in this field is suggested. The results obtained four clusters that address sustainable industrial infrastructure, biological waste management, recycling in developing countries and recovery processes. Four research propositions are established, focusing on plastic waste management and generation trends, circular municipal waste management, more sustainable landfill management, and enablers such as indicators and legislation. The transformation towards more bio and ecological models requires social, regulatory and organizational tools that consider the best interests and capacity of companies, public authorities and consumers. In addition, policy implications are considered.

Keywords: Circular economy; Waste management; Agenda 2030; Sustainable Development Goals; Research proporsal; Bio- and eco-friendly models (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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