Reconfiguring which systems? An interdisciplinary reflection on units of analysis in the Circular Economy transition

Bonno Pel, Wouter Achten, Ahmed Z. Khan and Thomas Bauler

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Abstract: The circular economy (CE) is gaining attention as a new concept for sustainable development. The interpretively flexible concept has evoked critical discussions of its practical and theoretical purchase ,however. Following calls for CE operationalization, this contribution provides a theoretical-methodological reflection on the relevant system understandings and units of analysis .Taking sustainability transitions research as a general conceptual background, an operational ‘CE configurations framework’ is developed through interdisciplinary knowledge integration between governance, sustainability evaluation and sustainable urban (re-)design perspectives. The framework supports empirical CE research that is focused yet sensitive to the wider transitions dynamics within which CE practices are embedded.

Date: 2018-06-14
Note: Conference paper presented at: International Sustainability Transitions Conference(9th: June 11 - 14 2018: Manchester (UK))
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