An Introduction to Circular Economy (1st ed. 2021)

By: Seeram Ramakrishna and Lerwen Liu

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Synopsis: This book is purposefully styled as an introductory textbook on circular economy (CE) for the benefit of educators and students of universities. It provides comprehensive knowledge exemplified by practices from policy, education, R&D, innovation, design, production, waste management, business and financing around the world. The book covers sectors such as agriculture/food, packaging materials, build environment, textile, energy, and mobility to inspire the growth of circular business transformation. It aims to stimulate action among different stakeholders to drive CE transformation. It elaborates critical driving forces of CE including digital technologies; restorative innovations; business opportunities & sustainable business model; financing instruments, regulation & assessment and experiential education programs. It connects a CE transformation for reaching the SDGs2030 and highlights youth leadership and entrepreneurship at all levels in driving the sustainability transformation.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9789811585104
Related ISBNs:: 9789811585098
Publisher:: Springer Singapore, Singapore
Date of Addition:: 03/24/21
Copyrighted By:: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Technology, Education, Earth Sciences
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Seeram Ramakrishna
Edited by:: Lerwen Liu