Getting the ball rolling: an exploration of the drivers and barriers towards the implementation of bottom-up circular economy initiatives in Amsterdam and Rotterdam

• Published in: Journal of environmental planning and management Vol. 63; no. 11; pp. 1903 - 1926
• Main Authors: Russell, Max, Gianoli, Alberto, Grafakos, Stelios
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 18.09.2020; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Balls; Circular economy; circular economy implementation barriers; circular economy implementation drivers; Economic policy; Economic systems; Exploration; Implementation; issues and policy; stakeholders; Technology; transition to circular economy; urban circular economic systems
• ISSN: 0964-0568; 1360-0559; 1360-0559
• DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2019.1690435

The notion of Circular Economy is often presented as a more sustainable alternative to a 'linear' economic system. However, there is a distinct gap in the academic literature surrounding the concept, particularly in terms of implementation. This article provides an initial exploration into...