Formation the links between circularity and sustainability in the circular economy

english

2023

volume 14, iss. 1

circularity   factors   links   sustainability   theories

Univerza v Mariboru, Fakulteta za logistiko
(Obvezni izvod spletne publikacije)

Nowadays, many new questions arise regarding the creation and setting of goals for a sustainable circulareconomy. The study focused on exploring the connections between the concepts of circularity and sustainability in the circulareconomy. Sustainability aspects integrated into long-term circular economy processes have a clear impact on the environment,the economy and political decisions. The study examines the factors that contribute to and influence the formation of thecircular economy and reveals the connection between circularity and sustainability. After reviewing the literature on the linksbetween circularity and sustainability, the theoretical methods that are most often applied to examine aspects of circularity andsustainability have been identified and reviewed. It was also conducted by bibliometric analysis for 2021-2023 which helps toidentify current trends and found that the number of studies analysed included five groups which show that the studies arefocused on impact, production, end, review and value. The results of the bibliometric analysis show that circularity has links withsupply chain, sustainability, material circularity, efficiency and value. The authors have presented research by topic becauseknowledge is needed to fill existing gaps.

21.03.2024