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

par Pel, Bonno ;Achten, Wouter ;Khan, Ahmed Z. ;Bauler, Thomas
Référence International Sustainability Transitions Conference(9th: June 11 - 14 2018: Manchester (UK)), Conference proceedings - Reconfiguring Consumption and Production Systems
Publication Publié, 2018-06-14

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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.