Regions, cities and the circular economy : theory and practice / edited by Sébastien Bourdin (Professor of Economic Geography, EM Normandie Business School and Chairholder of the European Chair of Excellence "Circular Economy and Territories"), André Torre (Professor of Regional Economics and Head of Research, University of Paris-Saclay, INRAE, France) and Eveline van Leeuwen (Professor of Urban Economics, Wageningen University and Research and Scientific Director, Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions, the Netherlands).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bourdin, Sébastien, editor.

Torre, André, editor.

van Leeuwen, Eveline, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Environmental economics.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (324 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2024.

Summary:

"This timely book presents a theoretical and practical reflection on the circular economy and its potential to reduce, reuse and recycle for the world of tomorrow. Investigating how to avoid resource depletion, it provides an in-depth study into how cities and regions have engaged with this concept in an effort to enhance resource efficiency and minimise environmental damage. An array of expert contributors emphasise the critical role of individuals and communities in transitioning toward a circular society, establishing the importance of local actions alongside stakeholder and societal engagement. The critical impact of policy-making and collaborative efforts in fostering circular economic activities is also examined, including comparisons of regional approaches and the development of inclusive strategies to address challenges. Cities, Regions and the Circular Economy further analyses the key drivers and issues when safeguarding natural resources, reducing waste and energy usage, and fostering an ecologically virtuous and socially equitable society. This engaging book is an essential read for scholars of geography, economics and urban and city planning. It is also an excellent resource for policymakers and those making key organisational decisions at both local and national levels"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Introduction: The key role of territories in designing and implementing the circular economy / Sébastien Bourdin, André Torre and Eveline van Leeuwen

Part I: Theoretical and conceptual foundations

1. Evolution and current development of the circular economy concept with insights from worldwide cities and regions / Patrizia Ghisellini and Sergio Ulgiati

2. The evolving concept of circularity: From a circular economy to a circular society in 60 years / Jette Raasens and Eveline van Leeuwen

3. The relevant territorial scale for implementing the circular economy / Sébastien Bourdin and André Torre

4. Five tensions for spatial approaches to circular regions and cities / Tanya Tsui

Part II: Strategies for implementation and territorial development

5. Industrial ecology and sustainable territorial development - perspectives on the creation of territorial commons / Fedoua Kasmi, Sonia Veyssière and Blandine Laperche

6. The circular economy in EU regions: Drivers and barriers / Josep-Maria Arauzo-Carod, Eva Coll-Martínez and Elisenda Jové-Llopis

7. Building collaborations for a regional circular economy: A comparison of north humberside, England with styria, austria / Aodhan Newsholme, Pauline Deutz, Rupert J. Baumgartner and Julia Affolderbach

8. Understanding and avoiding strategic traps in circular economy transition for cities / Valérie Lacombe and Juste Rajaonson

9. Towards an inclusive circular economy: Spatial flows of e-waste through the informal sector / Xin Tong, Tao Wang and Yanguang Chen

Part III: Case studies and practical perspectives

10. Creation of an industrial heating network in the port-jérôme industrial zone / Fabien Nadou and Camille Brou

11. Guimarães 2030: Pioneering a circular economy for climate neutrality / Alona Perebynos, Dalila Sepúlveda, Isabel Loureiro and Carlos A. Ribeiro

12. The circular economy in glasgow: A case study on the glasgow chamber of commerce / Alison McRae, Sophie Nardi-Bart and Cheryl McCulloch

13. Transitioning to a circular economy in a mid-sized city: Takeaways from the circular and sustainable innovation district project of victoriaville, Canada / Juste Rajaonson, Nicholas Fecteau and Simon Barnabé

14. How to attain circular food systems in dutch regions? Experiences from regional governments and entrepreneurs / Eveline van Leeuwen and Bob Meinardi

15. Data and tools for circular building strategies at the municipal level: Case study of rennes métropole / Angéline Chartier and Vincent Augiseau.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035316410 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.