A Framework for Implementing and Tracking Circular Economy in Cities: The Case of Porto

António Cavaleiro de Ferreira and Francesco Fuso-Nerini
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António Cavaleiro de Ferreira: Unit of Energy Systems Analysis (dESA), KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Brinellvägen 68, SE-100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
Francesco Fuso-Nerini: Unit of Energy Systems Analysis (dESA), KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Brinellvägen 68, SE-100 44 Stockholm, Sweden

Sustainability, 2019, vol. 11, issue 6, 1-23

Abstract: Circular economy (CE) is an emerging concept that contrasts the linear economic system. This concept is particularly relevant for cities, currently hosting approximately 50% of the world’s population. Research gaps in the analysis and implementation of circular economy in cities are a significant barrier to its implementation. This paper presents a multi-sectorial and macro-meso level framework to monitor (and set goals for) circular economy implementation in cities. Based on literature and case studies, it encompasses CE key concepts, such as flexibility, modularity, and transparency. It is structured to include all sectors in which circular economy could be adopted in a city. The framework is then tested in Porto, Portugal, monitoring the circularity of the city and considering its different sectors.

Keywords: circular economy; urbanization; framework; indicators; circular city (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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